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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$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver innovative civil engineering solutions. Shape impactful projects from concept to construction while fostering a...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in civil engineering design, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative projects from concept to construction, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring project s...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative industrial solutions. Collaborate with experts to manage multidisciplinary projects in advanced technology and manufacturing, ensuring quality, sa...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $181K *

Collaborate to ensure project design and compliance while leading teams and communicating effectively across departments. Drive innovation and support project development while mentoring less-experien...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative engineering solutions. As a Project Engineer, you'll manage diverse projects, ensuring client satisfaction while collaborating with stakeholders a...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $181K *

Engage in innovative roadway design and project delivery, providing technical leadership and ensuring high-quality results on transportation projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams t...

3 weeks ago

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

$103K - $181K *

Drive impactful roadway project design and execution, leading interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet stringent standards and project objectives while fostering innovation...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Develop your skills as you lead engineering projects from design to execution, coordinating with teams and agencies to ensure successful project completion while mentoring junior engineers and enhanci...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $101K *

Optimize project engineering activities for automated systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and quality in consumables manufacturing processes while managing concurr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by collaborating with managers and teams to ensure all project aspects—like invoicing, subcontractor management, and scheduling—are efficiently executed, enhancing overall projec...

3 weeks ago

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

$104K - $194K *

Manage engineering projects by coordinating planning, execution, and integration across teams. Drive technical solutions, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with standards while enhancing team effi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of missile production and sustainment. Lead strategic planning efforts, collaborate with Navy stakeholders, and drive integration projects to enhance fleet suppor...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to civil engineering excellence while designing renovations for critical facilities. Lead projects from concept through design, ensuring compliance with codes and enhancin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$98K - $120K *

Advance your career by leading capital projects, managing schedules, budgets, and resources. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and successful project delivery in a dynamic engineerin...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $177K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative engineering solutions. Oversee project management and technical leadership for complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with customer need...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful project execution by coordinating construction activities and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in a dynamic biopharma environment. Play a key role in managing res...

1 month ago

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

$85K *

Take ownership of project engineering tasks, providing technical support, managing documentation, and ensuring quality control. Collaborate with teams using various software tools to drive project suc...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage in leading safety initiatives and audits while designing complex mechanical systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with specifications and enhance product development through inno...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing rail projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and strengthen client relationships while managing project delivery...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Lead and manage rail projects from design to completion, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with teams and clients, while mentoring junior staff and enhancing project delivery across multipl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $110K *

Transform engineering projects by leading a multidisciplinary team to design, analyze, and verify mechanical systems. Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and project management to meet specificatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Play a key role in executing mining and industrial projects, overseeing all phases from engineering to commissioning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects meet safety, budget, a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion the execution of mining projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to budget and schedule. Engage in technical problem-solving and contractor mana...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Collaborate with engineering teams to define project scopes and objectives, ensuring adherence to design requirements and schedules while managing costs effectively and leading cross-functional projec...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead innovative geotechnical engineering projects, ensuring client satisfaction through quality deliverables, effective communication, and team collaboration in a dynamic environment. Mentor junior st...

3 weeks ago

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

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.