Project Engineer Jobs

Explore Project Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Project Engineers help turn plans into completed work by coordinating technical teams, schedules, budgets, resources, and project requirements. Browse openings across industries and discover roles that match your experience and career goals.

What Does a Project Engineer Do?

Project Engineers support projects from early planning through execution and closeout. Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but may include developing schedules, tracking costs, coordinating contractors and suppliers, reviewing technical documents, monitoring quality and safety, identifying risks, and communicating progress to stakeholders. They often connect engineering, operations, construction, and project management teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience, strong organization and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Familiarity with project management methods, scheduling and budgeting tools, technical documentation, and industry standards can be valuable. Requirements may differ depending on the sector, project scope, and level of responsibility.

Project Engineer Career Opportunities

Project Engineers work in areas such as construction, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, and engineering services. With experience, professionals may advance to senior project engineering, project management, program management, or engineering leadership roles. Explore Ladders listings to find opportunities suited to your expertise and compensation expectations.

Find Project Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to search vetted Project Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and identify positions where your technical background and project delivery experience can make an impact.

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$103K - $181K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic team supporting on-orbit and launch operations. Collaborate on system engineering tasks, manage agile processes, and develop risk mitigation strategies while ensuring...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join us in supervising engineering activities for public improvement projects. You'll solve complex engineering problems, coordinate with various stakeholders, and ensure safety and efficiency in oper...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Engineer, take ownership of project execution by leading engineering efforts, coordinating design and documentation, and ensuring compliance with quality standards while managing risks and supporting...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $239K *

Unlock potential by managing engineering performance on critical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical commitments are met, track metrics, and drive continuous improvem...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $239K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering performance on critical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical commitments are met, manage resources, and drive adherence to best...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $239K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing technical performance, cost, and schedule for key programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and ensure adherence to best...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as an expert in project management, overseeing critical scheduling and emergency response. Leverage your experience to support leadership with strategic insights, quality control...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's managing capital investment projects, ensuring safety, quality, and cost control from development through commissioning. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by managing capital investment projects, ensuring safety, quality, and cost control from development through commissioning. Collaborate with teams to drive project success across...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of community development by leading impactful site civil projects. Drive innovation from concept to construction while mentoring junior engineers and building str...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

The Senior Civil Project Engineer will lead civil engineering design efforts and manage complex projects across Indiana and Kentucky. This role involves overseeing project planning, mentoring teams, a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead and manage intermediate to complex construction projects, ensuring financial success and delivery excellence. Cultivate client relationships, oversee project teams, and implement safety and risk...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $180K *

Drive your career forward by providing expert scheduling support for data center projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop and manage CPM schedules, ensuring project success and growth oppo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of site development by leading projects and managing teams. Drive successful client relations while leveraging your technical expertise in utilities, grading, and drainage design to d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers to drive project success, enhance client relationships, and ensure technical excellence in civil engineering. Collaborate with senior leadership to shape practice g...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading distribution projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, high-quality deliverables that meet project requirements while manag...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead project evaluations and engineering calculations to ensure pipeline safety and compliance across development activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $154K *

Shape your career by joining a dynamic team supporting geotechnical and civil engineering projects across the U.S. Collaborate, innovate, and contribute to infrastructure development while enhancing y...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Engage as the civil technical lead on-site for a major power project, ensuring compliance with specifications, addressing technical queries, and managing civil documentation. Collaborate closely with...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$161K - $194K *

Contribute to the design of heavy civil structures for major infrastructure projects. Leverage your seismic design expertise to tackle complex challenges while collaborating with multidisciplinary tea...

4 days ago

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

$125K - $155K *

Drive large-scale transportation projects as a Resident Engineer, overseeing construction engineering, inspection, and contract administration. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure comp...

Yesterday

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

$139K - $163K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative substation solutions to enhance energy delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate projects, create engineering concepts, and mentor engineer...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with us by collaborating in a dynamic team environment to successfully deliver projects on time and budget, while enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency across all project phases...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Project Engineer in Electrical to ensure construction adheres to design standards. Collaborate with teams to solve field issues, lead technical evaluations, and manage project deliverables...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's leading large-scale capital projects in the Oil & Gas, Power, and Chemical sectors. Oversee project execution, manage engineering teams, and ensure compliance with budget and schedu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Project Engineer do?question toggle

    A Project Engineer coordinates technical and operational work to help deliver projects. Duties may include supporting plans and schedules, tracking budgets, working with contractors and suppliers, monitoring quality and safety, managing documentation, and communicating with stakeholders.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Project Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and industry. Many roles call for an engineering degree or equivalent experience, project coordination skills, clear communication, and familiarity with relevant technical standards and project tools.

  • Where do Project Engineers work?question toggle

    Project Engineers work across industries such as construction, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, and engineering services.

  • What career paths are available to Project Engineers?question toggle

    With additional experience, Project Engineers may move into senior project engineering, project management, program management, or engineering leadership roles.

  • How can I find Project Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional Project Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and compare listings based on their responsibilities, qualifications, and industry.