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.
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Engineer, guiding technical design, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality throughout projects. Collaborate across disciplines to meet client needs while leading...
4 days ago
Principal Engineer OR Project Engineer
$86K - $138K *
Lead municipal engineering projects, ensuring compliance with standards and policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage infrastructure planning, development reviews, and public engagement, while...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in executing complex utility-scale power generation projects, serving as a key technical interface across disciplines and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex electrical systems for DoD projects. Collaborate with clients and manage project scopes while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regu...
5 days ago
$75K - $95K *
Lead the charge in engineering solutions for system installation and integration on US Coast Guard vessels. Supervise teams, assess technical issues, and ensure the optimal performance of complex syst...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Junior/Intermediate Civil Engineering Designer
$76K - $114K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation infrastructure. As a Civil Engineering Designer, you'll collaborate on diverse projects, enhancing mobility and community connectivity while gai...
5 days ago
Senior Engineering Project Manager - Substation Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in delivering high voltage engineering projects, overseeing complex substation and interconnection initiatives while ensuring successful execution and fostering collaboration among div...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Advance your career by leading field commissioning and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems. Collaborate with engineering teams and customers to ensure seamless integration and optimal per...
2 weeks ago
$115K - $157K *
Drive impactful survey projects by leading teams, ensuring technical accuracy, and mentoring talent in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with clients and manage project scope, budget, and quality...
5 days ago
Senior Project Engineer (Energy, Mechanical & Decarbonization)
$100K - $150K *
Champion innovative energy solutions as you guide complex projects from design to delivery. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize building systems, enhance efficiencies, and achieve am...
1 month ago
Principal Project Manager - Environmental
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing complex projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring timely delivery within budget. Foster client relationships and oversee project lifecycles from initiati...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Take ownership of diverse projects by leading multi-discipline teams from scope development to execution. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and financial success whil...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive project success by leading multi-discipline teams from scope development to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and financial accountability while fostering innovation and collaboration acro...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading engineering and design projects from inception to execution. Collaborate with diverse clients, manage budgets, and ensure project success through effe...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in project management, leading multi-discipline engineering efforts from scope development to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and project success across d...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading diverse engineering teams in project execution, from scope development to completion. Drive client satisfaction and financial success while managing timelines and resources...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate your career by leading diverse engineering projects from scope to execution. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction while driving innovation...
1 week ago
Civil Engineer (Stormwater/Flood Protection)
$100K - $135K *
Elevate infrastructure solutions by leading design teams in municipal water and drainage projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while mentoring junior staff and fostering client relationships...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Commercial/Architectural
$72K - $100K *
Unlock your potential by supporting the planning and coordination of diverse commercial and architectural projects, ensuring seamless communication between field teams and project plans while driving...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Commercial/Architectural
$72K - $100K *
Join a dynamic team to support the planning and execution of diverse commercial and architectural projects, ensuring seamless coordination between field operations and project documentation for succes...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
The Civil/Senior Site Civil Engineer will be responsible for the design of facility-related sites in support of Data Center and other Mission Critical buildings. This role involves coordinating with a...
Reposted 2 days ago
Engineering Department Manager
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to leading a multidisciplinary engineering department, fostering collaboration, and driving project success while mentoring engineers across various disciplines in a dynam...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in innovative product development by managing design, validation, and launch of electromechanical systems for automotive applications, ensuring alignment with performance, quality, and...
Reposted 4 days ago
$97K - $121K *
Lead the design and stress analysis for piping systems, ensuring compliance with engineering codes. Collaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget while mai...
3 weeks ago
Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) Manager - PEng
$100K - $120K *
Lead and optimize engineering support during the construction phase of major water infrastructure projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance, and facilitate effective communication am...
2 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.