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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$145K - $166K *

Lead the charge in field construction management for energy projects, ensuring safety and efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality results in civil and electrical scopes, whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $135K *

Shape the future of energy by managing complex field construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders while mentoring teams to deliver impac...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$102K - $182K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative electrical designs for diverse energy projects, ensuring compliance and quality across utility, industrial, and commercial sectors while mentoring junior engin...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $182K *

Shape the future of energy by leading electrical design for innovative projects. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality solutions in electrification and decarbonization, ensuring compliance an...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential as an On-Site Technical Project Engineer, bridging client teams and managing FSM data for autonomous vehicles, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and effective communication through p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Champion the technical delivery of an FSM data program, acting as the on-site liaison between client teams and a distributed authoring group, ensuring precision and quality in procedure validation thr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $149K *

Advance compliance excellence by overseeing regulatory adherence across multiple LNG plants, conducting audits, training personnel, and implementing safety standards to ensure operational integrity an...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Transform industrial construction projects by ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to meet strategic objectives while managing scope, budget, and schedule in a refinery set...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in engineering and project management for manufacturing operations while overseeing projects from scope development to implementation, ensuring operational excellence and compliance wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $145K *

Advance your career by providing engineering and project management services to elevate manufacturing operations. Manage key projects, lead technical initiatives, and drive efficiency while ensuring p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$134K - $201K *

Champion the design and delivery of complex electrical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and innovation while mentoring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $162K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading construction management efforts, ensuring compliance with specifications, and fostering collaboration among teams. This role is pivotal in overseeing complex road a...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects, collaborating with public agencies to enhance community infrastructure. Lead design and construction efforts while ensuring compliance and fostering strong...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of project management and execution across cross-functional teams, ensuring battery testing programs are efficiently delivered on schedule while fostering strong communication and probl...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative electrical systems for industrial applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while ensuring complianc...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us in leading complex electrical projects, mentoring a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance through proactive client engagement and innovative design solutions. Your expertise will dri...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Support the design and implementation of electrical systems in infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effecti...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$181K - $249K *

Lead the transition of RAPCON-X prototype programs into operational success. Provide engineering leadership, integration coordination, and risk management while enhancing next-gen ISR capabilities for...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Advance project delivery by leading multi-discipline teams in transportation design-build projects. Drive successful planning, execution, and client satisfaction while ensuring quality and compliance...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $123K *

Shape the future of project management by supporting dynamic teams, tracking action items, and facilitating communication. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success and deliver impactful...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Execute comprehensive project management for airport and site development, ensuring quality control, coordinating teams, and delivering projects on time and within budget while fostering client relati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower product excellence by providing engineering support for Flowline products, enhancing reliability and quality across manufacturing, sales, and field operations while driving continuous improvem...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of geotechnical engineering by leading key projects, ensuring technical excellence, client satisfaction, and financial success while mentoring teams and driving business growth in a c...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of transportation infrastructure by leading electrical system design for highway and bridge projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure complia...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's delivering innovative electrical solutions for complex industrial and energy projects. Leverage your expertise in nuclear, oil and gas, and switchgear design while leading multidisc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.