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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Project Engineer - Site Design
$85K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovative civil engineering solutions. As a Civil Project Engineer, you'll lead diverse projects, mentor staff, and enhance community development through your expertis...
1 week ago
Project Engineer - Site Design
$108K - $148K *
Unlock potential by leading diverse civil engineering projects, applying your expertise to design, coordinate, and manage complex assignments while collaborating with teams to deliver innovative solut...
1 week ago
Project Engineer - Site Design
$108K - $148K *
Drive impactful civil engineering projects by applying your expertise in design, coordination, and project management. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance community development and ensure succes...
1 week ago
Project Engineer - Site Design
$108K - $148K *
Champion engineering excellence by leading diverse projects, coordinating teams, and driving innovative solutions in civil engineering. Leverage your expertise to enhance community development and ens...
1 week ago
Project Engineer - Site Design
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in engineering and project management for diverse land development projects, ensuring client satisfaction from conception to completion while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams...
1 week ago
Project Engineer - Site Design
$80K - $95K *
Join us to lead engineering and project management for diverse land development projects. Collaborate with teams, prepare design documents, and ensure client satisfaction from concept to completion wh...
1 week ago
Project Engineer - Site Design
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative land development solutions. As a Project Engineer, you'll manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction while collab...
1 week ago
Project Engineer - Site Design
$85K - $102K *
Drive innovative civil engineering projects by applying your expertise in design, coordination, and project management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions for dive...
1 week ago
Project Engineer - Site Design
$80K - $95K *
Drive innovative civil engineering projects by applying your expertise in design, coordination, and project management. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance community development while ensuring q...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Site Design
$85K - $100K *
Lead the charge in diverse civil engineering projects, applying advanced principles to design and oversee site development. Collaborate with teams, manage project scopes, and ensure successful executi...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Site Design
$85K - $102K *
Pioneer innovative engineering solutions as a Civil Project Engineer, overseeing diverse projects from design to execution. Collaborate with teams, manage client relationships, and drive impactful res...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Site Design
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading diverse civil engineering projects, applying your expertise to design, coordinate, and innovate solutions that positively impact communities while collaborating with multid...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Engage in diverse design assignments as the Engineer-of-Record, overseeing projects from conceptualization to construction. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality, accurate engineering drawings...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by managing complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring client satisfaction, and leading multi-discipline teams. Drive financial tracking and implement quality control...
3 weeks ago
Senior Process Design Engineer (Technical Lead)
$140K - $200K *
Lead complex industrial projects in water and wastewater, driving design innovation and sustainability. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize solutions and guide project delivery from c...
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Senior Process Design Engineer (Technical Lead)
$140K - $200K *
Join a team that's tackling innovative industrial water projects, driving sustainability and efficiency. Lead complex process design efforts, manage multidisciplinary teams, and shape solutions across...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by overseeing comprehensive planning and design for multi-phase construction projects, ensuring technical integrity and regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross-functional...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Fort Devens
$88K - $105K *
Engage in impactful project engineering, overseeing construction and quality assurance while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with government personnel to deliver successful project o...
3 days ago
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in designing building electrical systems, utilizing AutoCAD and REVIT. Collaborate with clients, oversee projects, and guide junior staff while managing budgets and schedules to delive...
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Senior Engineer - Water Structures
$160K - $200K *
Empower communities by leading innovative water infrastructure projects. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll design and analyze critical facilities, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance...
1 week ago
Senior Engineer - Water Structures
$160K - $200K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing water infrastructure solutions through innovative design and analysis. Lead multidisciplinary projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive sustainable communi...
3 weeks ago
Senior Engineer - Water Structures
$160K - $200K *
Lead the design and analysis of vital water infrastructure projects, ensuring innovative, resilient solutions that enhance community services. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality ou...
3 weeks ago
Senior Engineer - Water Structures
$160K - $200K *
Champion innovative water infrastructure solutions by leading design, analysis, and multidisciplinary collaboration on critical facilities, ensuring safety and compliance while enhancing community ser...
3 weeks ago
Senior Engineer - Water Structures
$160K - $200K *
Join a team that's pioneering innovative solutions in water infrastructure projects, leading the design, analysis, and project execution to enhance community services and ensure sustainable systems fo...
3 weeks ago
Senior Engineer - Water Structures
$160K - $200K *
Lead the design and analysis of essential water infrastructure projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standar...
3 weeks ago
What does a Project Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
With experience, Project Engineers may advance into senior project engineering, project management, program management, or engineering management roles.