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 - Installed Based Engineering
$112K - $152K *
Drive engineering excellence by managing complex projects, coordinating elements across disciplines, and ensuring compliance and safety, all while delivering optimal solutions that meet client needs a...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge data centers, leading cross-functional teams to support scalable, sustainable solutions that align with operational excellence and compliance across...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Pioneer the design and implementation of innovative, sustainable data centers. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver efficient systems that support massive cloud operations, ensuring compliance with...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Transform large-scale data center projects by leading innovative structural engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and sustainability in design, while managing...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Transform the future of data centers by leading sustainable structural designs. Drive innovation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver high-quality projects on time globally, ensuring...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative design and implementation of sustainable data centers, collaborating with diverse teams globally to drive efficiency and quality in structural engineering for...
3 weeks ago
$73K - $159K *
Join a team that's transforming product development by driving engineering projects and enhancing processes. You'll collaborate across functions, optimize workflows, and ensure seamless execution whil...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Project Engineer (Energy & Process)
$68K - $115K *
Oversee custom-engineered equipment projects, ensuring alignment between customer requirements and internal technical teams while managing schedules and enhancing communication throughout the project...
Reposted 2 days ago
Project Engineer (Energy & Process)
$68K - $115K *
Engage as a key Project Engineer, overseeing custom-engineered equipment projects from contract to delivery. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with specifications, facilitating effective c...
Reposted 2 days ago
$153K - $230K *
Contribute to complex bridge construction projects as a Senior Resident Engineer, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. Manage contractor work, perform inspections, and lead project docum...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer (Battery Energy Storage)
$115K - $135K *
Advance your career by leading engineering efforts on battery energy storage and distributed energy projects across North America, ensuring technical feasibility and successful execution from design t...
1 week ago
Engineering Design Professional-Structures
$85K - $95K *
Pioneer innovative structural designs and modeling while collaborating with project teams on diverse building types. Ensure all engineering tasks are completed accurately and sustainably, enhancing bo...
2 weeks ago
$102K - $184K *
The Design Engineer IV - Civil at Fluor is responsible for leading engineering projects and applying technical knowledge to deliver cost-effective solutions. This role involves developing specificatio...
Reposted 1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Transform your career by leading complex engineering projects, enhancing design standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions in mechanical engineering...
2 weeks ago
Process Engineer (pre-FEED/FEED)
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading heavy oil projects, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Gain hands-on experience in fabrication while developing client relationships and e...
5 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead technical projects by guiding engineering teams, ensuring safety, and meeting client specifications while managing costs and schedules with minimal supervision...
2 weeks ago
$145K - $165K *
Advance your career by leading engineering projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing budgets and schedules. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion engineering excellence and manage project performance, guiding teams towards achieving technical goals and optimal Client satisfaction while collaborating with various stakeholders under mini...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Bring your expertise to manage engineering projects, ensuring timely execution and adherence to technical standards while leading small capital initiatives under general supervision...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer II, Transportation/Water Resources
$80K - $95K *
Engage in the design and management of diverse water resource projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for stormwater ma...
1 week ago
Project Engineer II, Transportation/Water Resources
$80K - $95K *
Join our team to deliver innovative water resource projects, including stormwater management and erosion control. Collaborate with diverse professionals to ensure quality and timely execution across v...
1 week ago
Project Engineer II, Transportation/Water Resources
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative water resource projects, including stormwater management and stream restoration, while collaborating with diverse professionals to ensure quality...
1 week ago
Project Engineer II, Transportation/Water Resources
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to execute water resource projects, including stormwater management and erosion control, while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure quality and timely delivery across...
1 week ago
$90K - $120K *
Drive project execution and development initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to advance emerging technologies in metals recovery. Ensure technical solutions meet project objectives while maint...
4 weeks ago
Senior Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design
$119K - $140K *
Transform the energy infrastructure by leading substation engineering projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to devise innovative solutions that enhance reliability and efficiency, while me...
Reposted 2 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.