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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$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

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

$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

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

$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

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

$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...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$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...

Airdrie, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

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

$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

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

$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

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

$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

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

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $140K *

Join our innovative team to create and validate cutting-edge power electronics products. Drive the design process from concept through production while collaborating across disciplines to optimize per...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Bring your expertise to an established firm by conducting geotechnical and structural analyses. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality projects while managing budgets and schedules with mini...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Optimize your engineering skills in a dynamic environment focused on geotechnical and structural design. Collaborate on innovative projects while ensuring quality standards and contributing to impactf...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.