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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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of energy by designing innovative protection and control systems for large-scale electrical projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to advance your skills and contribute to the ener...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the energy landscape by leading innovative protection and control designs for large-scale electrical projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver sustainable solutions in a multidisc...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative solutions as a Senior Protection and Control Engineer, shaping large-scale electrical energy projects. Collaborate in a dynamic team, enhancing your skills in a multidisciplinary en...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform large-scale capital projects in manufacturing by leading multi-site engineering initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful execution, from planning to completion, while enhanci...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform project execution by leading diverse teams to ensure successful completion of multiple projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet safety, quality, and cost objectives while managing pro...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing bridge safety through inspections and analyses. As a Junior Engineer, you'll support experienced professionals in fieldwork and data management, contributing...

Yesterday

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

$73K - $122K *

Transform your career by driving capacity expansion projects. Lead cross-functional teams and apply engineering principles to enhance operations in a fast-paced environment, ensuring project success t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive multidisciplinary design coordination and governance for Facilities in the High-Speed Rail programme, ensuring alignment with operational, regulatory, and performance targets while leading a tea...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $125K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions for water and wastewater projects, managing multiple assignments while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence. Collaborate with diverse teams and men...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading complex engineering projects, mentoring talent, and driving innovative solutions. Elevate technical excellence and establish client relationships to grow practice and enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $110K *

Innovate electrical engineering solutions by managing diverse projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design efficient electrical systems, including EV...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you lead electrical design projects, mentor engineers, and innovate solutions for building systems, including EV charging infrastructure. Collaborate across dis...

Markham, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing building systems through innovative engineering solutions. Support project lifecycles from design to execution, ensuring quality and efficiency in electrical...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $130K *

Shape the future of sustainability projects by providing engineering and project coordination support for capital improvements across educational facilities, ensuring compliance with bond requirements...

Today

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

$103K - $129K *

Drive your career forward as you lead technical projects in nuclear power systems. Manage schedules, assess risks, and provide solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure proje...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $129K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative engineering solutions for multiple projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage scope, schedule, and budget while driving technical excellence a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Engage your expertise to analyze and resolve utility conflicts in complex infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, enhance your engineering skills, and lead coordination effo...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Contribute to project success through estimation, execution, and stakeholder coordination while ensuring quality and compliance across engineering and construction phases, optimizing methodologies, an...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $105K *

Champion project success by managing multiple construction efforts, ensuring compliance and quality across federal contracts. Leverage your expertise to lead teams, oversee task orders, and drive proj...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Transform complex engineering projects by leading a team of specialists in BAS and EPMS designs for critical data center sectors, ensuring high quality and timely deliverables while mentoring talent a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$65K - $121K *

Drive the future of geospatial intelligence by developing innovative software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance project planning and Agile methodologies, supporting critical nation...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's shaping infrastructure projects through effective management. Collaborate with clients and engineers to deliver successful outcomes on municipal water, sewer, and roadway initiative...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of refinery projects by leading capital initiatives, ensuring safety, cost efficiency, and timely delivery while managing multiple projects across various phases and collaborating...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of architectural design by leading complex projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior staff. Drive innovation while ensuring client satisfaction and re...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative civil infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement solutions for municipal and industrial clients, ensuring compl...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.