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 *

Shape innovative water resource solutions by leading complex projects, managing teams, and delivering high-quality designs in drainage, stormwater management, and stream restoration across diverse inf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join us to lead and deliver complex water resources projects, focusing on stormwater management, erosion control, and hydrology. Collaborate with diverse teams to innovate solutions and advance your c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$119K - $151K *

Empower quality assurance and compliance across project phases, inspecting processes, evaluating results, and recommending improvements to elevate project standards effectively and efficiently in a dy...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading complex water resources projects, managing teams, and delivering innovative solutions in drainage, hydrology, and stream restoration. Join us to make a significant impac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage the structural design of high voltage transmission lines and substations. Collaborate with teams to execute engineering projects, ensure quality standards, mentor junior engineers, and enhance...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $170K *

Lead the charge in advancing transportation projects across Arizona. This role provides technical leadership in roadway design and project delivery while mentoring a talented team and fostering profes...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Inspire progress at Arizona's transportation projects by leading roadway design initiatives, mentoring engineers, and ensuring successful project delivery while fostering a collaborative team environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative solutions by analyzing complex systems requirements, ensuring integration and testing for optimum performance, and guiding technical documentation throughout the lifecycle to enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career as you design, prototype, and deploy innovative electronics, solving challenges across PCB design and system integration, advancing hardware products from concept to production with...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $160K *

Shape the future of electrical engineering by designing innovative systems for diverse building types, ensuring compliance and excellence in every project while collaborating with a dynamic team dedic...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $160K *

Innovate electrical systems for diverse building types, ensuring compliance and excellence. Collaborate with teams to deliver reliable, code-compliant solutions while mentoring designers and managing...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $160K *

Transform your career by designing innovative electrical systems for diverse building projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver reliable, code-compliant solutions while ensuring excellence...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to design and coordinate electrical systems for diverse building projects, ensuring compliance and innovation while delivering high-quality construction documents and exceptional c...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing and coordinating electrical systems for diverse building types, ensuring compliance and excellence in construction documents while collaborating with teams to deliver inn...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to dynamic projects as a Project Manager, leveraging your expertise in building evaluation and commercial design. Collaborate with architects and engineers to deliver exceptional results in...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $125K *

Collaborate with a multi-disciplined team to manage projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while maintaining strong client relationships and overseeing quality control throughout all...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in space exploration by leading complex engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards while mentoring junior engine...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex engineering projects, ensuring the design and development of innovative Crew system products for commercial space stations. Collaborate across teams to manage sched...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of architecture and engineering. Lead diverse projects, provide expert consulting, and ensure compliance while mentoring junior staff. Drive innovation and qualit...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead the design of electrical and control systems for semiconductor equipment. You'll develop schematics, ensure compliance with safety standards, and drive engineering projects with a focu...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $130K *

Drive water resource projects by leading a talented team from planning to construction. Collaborate effectively with clients and stakeholders, while ensuring project success and fostering business dev...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Drive your career with an opportunity to lead engineering teams on impactful water resource projects, overseeing planning, design, and construction while developing project plans and specifications an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Reimagine water resource management by leading diverse engineering teams through project planning, design, and construction phases. Collaborate on innovative solutions while cultivating client relatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing a team of engineers on diverse water resource projects, guiding them from planning through design to construction while fostering collaboration and business development...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by providing specialized project field engineering expertise, ensuring safety, quality control, and effective material management. Collaborate with teams to deliver successful outcome...

3 days 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.