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.
$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...
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Engineer, Utility Engineering and Coordination
$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...
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Ingénieur | Ingénieure de projet - Projets Majeurs
$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...
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$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
$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...
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Project Engineer - Early Career
$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
$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
$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
$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
Civil Engineer - Infrastructure
$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...
1 week ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
$135K - $155K *
Shape innovative mechanical and plumbing designs, ensuring compliance with military standards while leading projects across diverse regions and enhancing engineering excellence...
4 days ago
Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
$80K - $95K *
Champion engineering excellence by leading design and execution of projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring junior...
6 days ago
Project Engineer II - Transportation
$75K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality project engineering support. Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure project success through effective scheduling, coordination, and communi...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
$80K - $95K *
Advance your career by leading engineering design and execution on diverse projects. As a licensed Professional Engineer, you'll ensure quality, compliance, and collaboration while mentoring junior st...
6 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Drive the technical execution of engineering projects by planning, organizing, and coordinating key elements from pre-bid to completion, ensuring safety, accuracy, and budget adherence while mentoring...
1 week ago
CEI Project Administrator - Project Engineer
$115K - $135K *
Join our team to oversee construction project records and ensure compliance with FDOT procedures. Drive project success through collaboration with contractors and inspectors, while managing daily oper...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead project planning and execution across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while managing budgets, resources, and timelines for medium to large-scale engineer...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead cross-functional projects by engaging customers, managing schedules, and coordinating engineering tasks to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery. Elevate product development processes and c...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$107K - $150K *
Transform public infrastructure by managing engineering projects, ensuring effective collaboration with consultants and regulatory agencies, and overseeing the design, permitting, and construction pha...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in managing complex structural projects, ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining high client satisfaction, and driving business development efforts to expand service offerings and...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Collaborate with teams to oversee project execution, ensuring design integrity and adherence to standards while providing technical support and managing project documentation for successful delivery...
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$75K - $125K *
Drive complex capital projects from concept to completion, leveraging your expertise to align internal and external teams. Lead design, budgeting, and scheduling while ensuring successful project exec...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Contribute to innovative bridge design projects by providing technical expertise, leading teams, and delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget. Collaborate across disciplines to enha...
4 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Unlock your potential as you lead innovative bridge design projects, collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions on time and within budget. Your expertise will shape the...
4 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Transform infrastructure projects by leading bridge design efforts, providing technical guidance, and delivering innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality project execution f...
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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.