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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$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in electrical design and ensuring quality project delivery. Collaborate with clients on advanced power systems and lead project teams to optimize performance in i...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering top-tier electrical designs for industrial facilities. Drive innovation in power distribution systems, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating di...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and launch of a new gas strut product line, optimizing manufacturing processes and collaborating across teams to ensure quality and efficiency in production. Drive technical exper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join our dynamic team to manage geotechnical lab testing programs, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate across disciplines, mentor staff, and foster continuous improvement while engaging with...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to lead project teams, manage budgets, and connect with clients. Foster relationships, mentor staff, and ensure quality compliance while driving project success and enhancing internal...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Manage project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes, overseeing budgets, scopes, and schedules while fostering client relationships. Lead project pursuits and mentor staff within a collaborative env...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Create impactful project outcomes by leading diverse teams, managing scope, budgets, and schedules. Enhance client relations and mentor staff while ensuring adherence to quality standards and successf...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead and manage project teams to deliver high-quality work, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence. Communicate effectively with clients while mentoring staff and fostering strong stakeholder...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Optimize the execution of multiple cross-functional projects by unifying processes and driving adherence to schedules. Collaborate with teams across continents to establish a robust project management...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Elevate municipal infrastructure projects by leading design and delivery efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence and client satisfaction while managing project...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate project success by leading conveyance and pipeline initiatives, ensuring effective planning, design, and execution while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff to achieve...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering engineering solutions across diverse sectors. Lead projects, conduct analyses, and oversee fieldwork while collaborating with professionals to ensure quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading complex transportation design projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery from concept to construction while fostering client relationshi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Lead impactful transportation design projects, managing all phases from concept to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring talent and ens...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $155K *

Manage and lead complex transportation design projects, ensuring high-quality delivery from planning to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to enhance transportation sys...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $170K *

Lead the charge in complex civil engineering projects, spearheading technical support and strategies for large-scale infrastructure developments while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure tim...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engage in complex construction initiatives by leading diverse teams and projects. Oversee all phases of large-scale industrial developments across multiple sites while ensuring safety and compliance s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$82K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex construction projects safely and on time. As a Project Engineer, you'll support project management by tracking costs, safety communications, and dail...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $145K *

Develop and oversee project management operations, ensuring effective coordination of resources, schedules, and budgets while leading a team to achieve project goals and maintain quality standards...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of diverse Building, Infrastructure, and Healthcare projects, leading a dedicated team to ensure successful delivery while managing contracts, budgets, and stakeholder relationships acr...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative structural solutions for safe installations in semiconductor environments. Collaborate with cross-discipline teams and ensure compliance while mentoring junior...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Transform the field of structural engineering by delivering innovative solutions for equipment support systems in semiconductor environments while ensuring code compliance and collaboration with proje...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Champion innovative structural engineering solutions for complex semiconductor projects. Collaborate across disciplines, ensure compliance, and manage design revisions, while mentoring junior staff to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$101K - $152K *

Shape the future of energy infrastructure by designing innovative electrical systems for diverse projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective, reliable solutions within de...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing engineering projects, providing expert guidance on technical issues, and managing team assignments to enhance aviation system capabilities and ensure compliance with engi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.