Explore Project Engineer Jobs Paying $100K and Above

Project engineers help turn plans into successful outcomes. They coordinate technical work, schedules, budgets, resources, and communication across teams to keep projects moving from design through delivery. Browse Project Engineer jobs on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Project Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but project engineers commonly support project planning, track milestones and costs, coordinate engineers and contractors, review technical documentation, manage risks, and help resolve issues. They may also monitor quality and safety, communicate progress to stakeholders, and ensure project work meets specifications and regulatory requirements.

Industries Hiring Project Engineers

Project engineers are sought across construction, civil and mechanical engineering, manufacturing, energy, utilities, aerospace, technology, and infrastructure. The role may focus on building systems, industrial facilities, product development, capital projects, or complex technical programs. Industry experience and specialized expertise can help candidates target roles that match their background.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline, relevant project experience, and strong communication and organizational skills. Depending on the position, useful qualifications may include expertise in project management tools, budgeting and scheduling, risk management, quality standards, CAD or technical systems, and applicable codes. Professional credentials or a professional engineering license may be preferred for some roles.

Find Your Next Project Engineer Role

Use Ladders to explore Project Engineer openings with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, required experience, industry, and location to identify roles aligned with your career goals. Project Engineer opportunities can offer a path toward senior project engineering, project management, program leadership, or engineering management.

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$80K - $95K *

Transform project management by overseeing engineering initiatives, ensuring timely completion within budget. Collaborate with teams, manage resources, and communicate effectively to deliver exception...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Oversee resource management, project scheduling, and client communication while prom...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Manage and oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Lead teams, troubleshoot issues, and communicate progress to clients while maintaining safety and quality s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Manage and oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Lead teams, resolve operational issues, and communicate progress to clients while maintaining safety and qu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career by managing environmental engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Collaborate with clients, oversee resources, and lead safety efforts while promoti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by managing environmental engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Collaborate with clients, lead safety efforts, and drive operational excellence...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing engineering projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and upholding safety and quality standards while meeting client expectations and coor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Manage environmental engineering projects focusing on compliance, safety, and client satisfaction while ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and time constraints. Oversee all project phases and coo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Execute all facets of engineering projects, ensuring timely completion, safety compliance, and effective resource management while fostering client satisfaction and team collaboration for optimal proj...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive construction engineering excellence by managing heavy highway and bridge projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating all on-site engineering efforts to meet project goals effi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $140K *

Empower project success by managing engineering designs, overseeing productivity, and ensuring compliance with construction standards. Collaborate across teams to achieve goals in profit, productivity...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead engineering projects to enhance plant operations, safety, and efficiency while managing multiple initiatives within budget. Drive reliability improvements and maintain compliance with industry st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Lead engineering and consulting services across diverse projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and effective communication with clients. Manage project phases, conduct analyses, and mentor junior sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining geotechnical engineering by providing expert consulting and innovative solutions across diverse projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative geotechnical engineering solutions. You'll manage diverse projects, conduct field investigations, and provide expert recommendations while collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform diverse engineering projects by leading field investigations, analysis, and design, while ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-impact solutions across vari...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Transform geotechnical project execution by managing large-scale projects, collaborating with experts, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring quality results across diverse geological environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful engineering initiatives by managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in every phase—planning, design, construction, and start-up. Join a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Elevate product innovation by independently designing and evaluating complex engineering solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and support manufacturing, ensuring adherenc...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Elevate project management by coordinating ground improvement initiatives from feasibility to delivery, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards while fostering collaboration am...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Explore a pivotal role in transforming infrastructure with hands-on engineering expertise in a dynamic construction environment, overseeing technical specifications and project execution on a large sc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of electrical engineering by leading strategic projects, fostering client relationships, and driving team growth. Leverage your expertise to innovate and elevate engineering practices...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of electrical engineering by leading strategic projects, fostering client relationships, and driving team growth in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence in the A...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $190K *

Support facilities by ensuring electrical system reliability and performance. Collaborate across teams for troubleshooting and upgrades. Drive initiatives in safety and operational excellence to enhan...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career as you lead a commissioning team, ensuring quality deliverables and mentoring staff while managing project performance, risks, and client relationships to achieve operational excel...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Project Engineer do?question toggle

    A Project Engineer coordinates technical project work, schedules, budgets, resources, and communication. The role may include tracking milestones, reviewing documentation, managing risks, and helping ensure work meets quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

  • What qualifications are needed for Project Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many employers seek a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, relevant project experience, and strong coordination and communication skills. Specific technical expertise, industry knowledge, certifications, or a professional engineering license may be required or preferred depending on the job.

  • Which industries hire Project Engineers?question toggle

    Project Engineers work in industries such as construction, civil and mechanical engineering, manufacturing, energy, utilities, aerospace, technology, and infrastructure.

  • How much do Project Engineer jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, and project scope. Ladders features vetted professional Project Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

  • What career paths can follow a Project Engineer role?question toggle

    With experience, Project Engineers may advance into senior project engineering, project management, program management, or engineering management roles.