Explore Project Engineer Jobs Paying $100K and Above

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.

What Does a Project Engineer Do?

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.

Industries Hiring Project Engineers

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Find Your Next Project Engineer Role

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.

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$80K - $95K *

Join us in a critical role, overseeing nationwide building expansion while supporting corporate architecture projects. Innovate and ensure facilities meet design standards, delivering functional and s...

1 month ago

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

$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

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

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

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

$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

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

$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

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

$95K - $115K *

Bring your expertise to electrical engineering design, collaborating with teams to deliver robust solutions, manage projects effectively, and enhance technical documentation while ensuring compliance...

3 weeks ago

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

$92K - $110K *

Take ownership of critical electrical engineering projects, utilizing your expertise to design, implement, and verify systems while collaborating with project teams and vendors, ensuring timely delive...

3 weeks ago

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

$99K - $197K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative engineering solutions for tool install projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional experts to meet corporate goals in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Oversee structural design projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure quality control while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for municipal and transportation infrastr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $95K *

Lead structural design initiatives for civil projects, focusing on tunneling, emergency response, and shoring. Collaborate with a talented engineering team to deliver innovative solutions and ensure p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate air traffic communication systems, ensuring seamless voice and data exchange between controllers and pilots. Leverage your engineering expertise to enhance safety and e...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $135K *

Shape the future of water resources engineering by leading multi-discipline projects. Collaborate with teams to innovate and deliver high-quality designs, ensuring compliance with regulations and proj...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $135K *

Empower communities by leading impactful water resources engineering projects. Collaborate effectively to design innovative solutions, manage project schedules, and ensure compliance with environmenta...

Columbia, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$108K - $130K *

Elevate network engineering capabilities by providing comprehensive support across the lifecycle of tactical network systems, ensuring secure information exchange and compliance within multidisciplina...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Oversee diverse water/wastewater projects while managing teams, budgets, and client relations. Drive technical excellence and ensure timely delivery from inception to completion, fostering a collabora...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Unlock your potential in a pivotal role leading water/wastewater projects. Drive project success by managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring client satisfaction, and delivering innovative solutions...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $170K *

Elevate sustainable transportation initiatives by managing diverse projects, mentoring teams, and collaborating across disciplines to enhance community connectivity and resilience. Drive project succe...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of biotechnology facilities by leading design processes, managing project timelines, and fostering collaboration between teams, ensuring optimal architectural solutions while maintain...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $125K *

Innovate concrete engineering solutions to enhance construction operations, ensuring high-quality support throughout project life cycles. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver optimal designs and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$138K - $193K *

Join us in defining the mechanical architecture for cutting-edge systems, optimizing designs, and enhancing performance. Collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation from concept to production...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop innovative test fixtures for thermal control and energy conversion products, ensuring efficient transition from prototype to production wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $110K *

Bring your expertise to our engineering team, focusing on tunnel and trenchless project design and construction. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to produce high-quality technical deliverable...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $110K *

Contribute to innovative tunnel and trenchless engineering projects by applying your design and construction experience. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver technical solutions while adhering to...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Project Engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    With experience, Project Engineers may advance into senior project engineering, project management, program management, or engineering management roles.