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.
Civil Project Engineer, Municipal
$80K - $140K *
Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by leading design and delivery of urban transportation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and mentor junior e...
1 week ago
$130K - $155K *
Lead the charge in managing a team of engineers to deliver high-quality power system solutions, ensuring timely project completion while enhancing client satisfaction and driving business development...
3 days ago
Civil Project Engineer - Land Development
$80K - $95K *
Transform civil engineering projects by managing planning, design, and construction. Ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while fostering collaboration and guiding team memb...
5 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovative design solutions, mentoring talent, and ensuring project success from concept to construction across diverse sectors. Your expertise will shape the future of...
3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in managing EPC projects for Substation initiatives, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while fostering team collaboration and effective communication...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join us to shape and oversee capital projects in electric utility construction, managing everything from project definition to close-out. Your expertise will ensure safety, compliance, and quality whi...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Engineer - Land Development
$112K - $154K *
Lead the charge in transformative land development projects, combining technical expertise and project leadership to deliver innovative solutions that shape communities and mentor future industry lead...
1 week ago
$100K - $150K *
Lead the mechanical engineering efforts on major power generation projects, overseeing design from conception to construction. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver resilient infrastruct...
Reposted 5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Execute project management strategies to drive successful construction outcomes. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, safety, and client satisfaction across diverse sectors, while managing resour...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Champion engineering excellence by leading complex civil projects, managing client relationships, and driving business development initiatives. Leverage your expertise to innovate solutions and mentor...
3 weeks ago
$109K - $155K *
Transform plant operations by leading engineering projects, enhancing detergent processing, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with teams to optimize efficiency, ensure compli...
3 days ago
Project Engineer - Water Projects
$90K - $116K *
Deliver innovative engineering solutions for water/wastewater projects, managing field operations and coordinating with teams to ensure project performance on schedule, budget, and quality, while prov...
Reposted 2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to design and manage water/wastewater infrastructure projects, focusing on site layout, grading, and stormwater systems. Collaborate through all project phases, from conceptual des...
4 days ago
Technical Engineering Project Manager
$92K - $174K *
Lead the charge in data labeling projects within a dynamic AI research team. Mentor junior analysts while ensuring high-quality datasets for machine learning. Collaborate with data scientists to enhan...
3 weeks ago
Technical Engineering Project Manager
$92K - $174K *
Lead and mentor a team in executing high-quality data labeling projects, ensuring accuracy and consistency for machine learning initiatives while collaborating with researchers and engineers to meet p...
3 weeks ago
Technical Engineering Project Manager
$105K - $174K *
Champion innovative engineering solutions as a Technical Project Manager, leading teams in advanced RF and acoustic systems design and analysis. Drive project excellence for federal clients while cont...
3 weeks ago
Technical Engineering Project Manager
$105K - $174K *
Engage in cutting-edge research and project management to advance innovative RF systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful design, testing, and deployment for critical federal client...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $140K *
Lead the charge in delivering critical infrastructure projects, overseeing design, coordination, and project execution while developing your skills and mentoring junior engineers to enhance community...
3 weeks ago
Professional Engineer - Water/Drainage
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead multi-discipline water resources projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring quality and stakeholder satisfaction from planning through construction s...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $175K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee the construction and maintenance of movable bridges, ensuring safety and efficiency in mechanical systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver high-quality...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative remedial systems design solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for diverse environmental p...
Reposted 3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of mechanical engineering projects by leveraging your design expertise and project management skills to deliver innovative solutions across various industries, while collaborating wit...
3 weeks ago
$63K - $111K *
Lead innovative drainage design projects, conduct analyses, and collaborate with teams to deliver effective engineering solutions for clients. Manage project tasks while mentoring junior engineers and...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions while managing complex projects and collaborating with clients and teams to meet challenging deadlines and optimize designs fo...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead electrical engineering initiatives by providing design expertise and support for project teams, ensuring optimal implementation of system concepts and adherence to deadlines while fostering colla...
3 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.