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.
Design Engineer - Energy Infrastructure | Civil Engineering
$83K - $98K *
Champion innovative civil engineering designs for energy infrastructure projects, enhancing communities through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Elevate your career by leading impactful pro...
2 weeks ago
Design Engineer - Energy Infrastructure | Civil Engineering
$83K - $98K *
Join us in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions for energy infrastructure. You'll design and oversee projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and enhance community impact through your ex...
3 weeks ago
Design Engineer - Energy Infrastructure | Civil Engineering
$83K - $98K *
Elevate your career by driving innovative civil engineering solutions for energy projects. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage complex designs, and contribute to sustainable infrastructure while en...
3 weeks ago
Structural Engineer - PE (Development)
$85K - $100K *
Drive project success by leading structural engineering efforts, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with design standards. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to enha...
6 days ago
$81K - $107K *
Drive innovation in recreational vehicle development by leading cross-functional teams, influencing design decisions, and delivering high-quality products that meet market demands and performance obje...
1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Lead the charge in geotechnical engineering, managing projects and teams while ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction. Collaborate across disciplines and foster continuous improvem...
3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions for a landmark military campus, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and infrastructure d...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer (Geotechnical / Tunnel)
$95K - $144K *
Join a team that's tackling innovative geotechnical and tunnel projects. Leverage your expertise in design and construction while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions for cl...
3 days ago
Project Engineer - Site-Development
$80K - $115K *
Shape your career by leading site development projects, translating plans into detailed designs, and overseeing construction. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful...
1 week ago
$140K - $167K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee project engineering, ensuring budget adherence and resource efficiency. Leverage your construction expertise to drive project success and maintain high standards in...
3 days ago
$140K - $167K *
Optimize project outcomes as a Project Engineer, ensuring budget adherence through effective resource monitoring, risk assessment, and team collaboration. Drive efficiency and quality in construction...
4 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive your career with a dynamic role in systems engineering, focusing on complex aerospace systems. Collaborate on architecture, safety analysis, and compliance while leading projects and optimizing...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality environmental remediation solutions. Lead technical oversight and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and effectivenes...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Advance engineering excellence by leading a cross-functional team in delivering innovative gas turbine projects. Foster collaboration with stakeholders to ensure on-time completion and adherence to te...
Reposted 1 week ago
$116K - $175K *
Elevate your career by applying advanced engineering techniques to design and coordinate mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborati...
1 week ago
$105K - $158K *
Drive innovative mechanical designs for energy and infrastructure projects. Lead project segments, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-p...
1 week ago
$116K - $175K *
Grow your career with us to lead mechanical systems design for energy and infrastructure projects. Collaborate across teams, solve complex challenges, and deliver high-performance, reliable systems wh...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate project management by leading complex engineering initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with customer needs while coordinating cross-functional teams and resources effectively...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a key leadership role to shape engineering strategy and operational performance in a growing GMP pharmaceutical facility, driving modernization, reliability, and continuous improvement initiative...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in managing electric utility construction projects from initiation to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery, focusing on safety, quali...
3 weeks ago
$86K - $126K *
Lead the design of custom enclosures for critical power systems, ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Collaborate with teams to resolve production issues and deliver high-quality solutions...
2 weeks ago
$76K - $120K *
Shape the future of telecom engineering by analyzing, designing, and optimizing macro structures. This role empowers technical ownership and collaboration across teams to deliver innovative and compli...
Reposted 3 days ago
$76K - $120K *
Drive innovative engineering solutions as you analyze and design Telecom Macro structures. Support diverse projects by collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver compliance-focus...
Reposted 3 days ago
$76K - $120K *
Explore a critical role ensuring the structural integrity and design of telecom macro structures through analysis, project management, and interdepartmental collaboration, contributing to innovative e...
Reposted 3 days ago
$76K - $120K *
Lead the charge in structural engineering for telecom macro structures, ensuring safe and cost-effective designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while independently managing projects from quo...
Reposted 1 week 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.