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.
$85K - $108K *
Unlock potential by driving land development projects, collaborating across teams to design solutions from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with local standards while mentoring junior engi...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Manage and enhance quality standards across diverse projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations. Collaborate with teams to drive quality initiatives and mentor staff, contributin...
4 days ago
Project Engineer - Water / Wastewater
$80K - $140K *
Engage with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful water/wastewater design solutions, managing projects from planning through construction and ensuring compliance with regulations and quality st...
3 weeks ago
Midstream Engineering Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Champion midstream project success by managing diverse infrastructure initiatives, ensuring effective client engagement, and overseeing project execution from concept to completion while maintaining f...
3 days ago
Principal Engineer - Architectural Civil Substation Engineering Design Team
$110K - $130K *
Reimagine engineering solutions as a senior engineer, leading complex projects and enhancing field operations through innovative strategies while collaborating with teams and stakeholders to drive mea...
Reposted 1 week ago
Civil Engineer, Land Development
$85K - $100K *
Transform land development projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with municipal standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions whil...
1 week ago
Project Engineer - DHI Engineering
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's driving impactful land development projects. Engage in diverse technical activities, lead project teams, ensure compliance, and foster collaboration among disciplines to achieve suc...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Engineer - Land Development
$95K - $130K *
Innovate as you oversee transformative engineering projects, leading from design to completion while strategically managing permitting and nurturing client relationships for exceptional project succes...
3 weeks ago
Intermediate Civil Engineer - Major Projects (Toronto)
$85K - $100K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of civil engineering by leading major projects, ensuring sustainable development, and mentoring talent while delivering high-quality solutions that meet municipal...
1 week ago
Principal Engineer - Plant Design
$130K - $155K *
Drive the execution of advanced combined cycle power projects, utilizing your deep technical expertise in plant design and piping to coordinate complex engineering tasks and ensure successful outcomes...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Lead cross-functional teams to drive civil projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and documentatio...
2 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Designer / Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Pioneer innovative electrical designs for Federal projects, leading teams and ensuring quality. Collaborate with project managers to meet budgets while mentoring staff and enhancing efficiency in a dy...
4 days ago
Senior Electrical Designer / Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Transform complex electrical designs for Federal projects, leading teams and ensuring quality. Collaborate with project managers to meet budgets and timelines while mentoring staff and enhancing effic...
4 days ago
Senior Electrical Designer / Engineer
$92K - $110K *
Champion innovative electrical design solutions for Federal projects, leading teams and ensuring quality deliverables while adhering to budget and timelines. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders...
4 days ago
Senior Electrical Designer / Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by leading electrical design projects for Federal and Government sectors. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality deliverables, mentor staff, and apply industry standards while ma...
4 days ago
$85K - $105K *
Shape innovative HVAC and plumbing designs for diverse projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions on time and within budget while enhancing...
4 days ago
Senior Project Engineer, Precast Concrete Engineering Group
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in structural design of precast concrete structures. Oversee project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables for large commercial projects, while managing client relationships and co...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Engage and lead a high-performing engineering team, driving customer relations and business growth. Foster an innovative culture while managing project delivery and operational excellence in engineeri...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Design and detail industrial control systems, generating drawings and code. Collaborate with customers, oversee fabrication, and ensure successful startup. Travel required. Join a dynamic team focused...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate engineering excellence by leading a high-performance team to design innovative bridge solutions, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and safety while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver e...
Reposted 4 days ago
Civil Engineer - Solar Development
$82K - $124K *
Drive civil engineering excellence by providing early-stage support for Community Solar projects, focusing on stormwater management, site constraints, and permitting processes to ensure successful pro...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive the successful execution of complex engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within budget and scope. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders, manage resources, and uphold safety stand...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by managing complex projects while ensuring safety, budget, and scope compliance. Collaborate with clients, lead teams, and troubleshoot issues to deliver successful project outcom...
Reposted 1 month ago
Structural Bridge Engineering Designer
$75K - $105K *
Shape your career as an Engineer in Training, collaborating on diverse structural and bridge design projects. Join a supportive team focused on professional growth and mentorship, while gaining hands...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager - Municipal Engineering
$145K - $165K *
Drive project success by leading municipal initiatives and fostering client relationships, ensuring that every endeavor is completed on time and within budget while guiding a team of skilled professio...
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.