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.
$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
$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
$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...
Today
$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...
3 days ago
Civil Engineering Project Manager - Land Development
$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
Civil Engineering Project Manager - Land Development
$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
Civil Engineering Project Manager - Land Development
$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
Civil Engineering Project Manager - Land Development
$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
$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
Water Lead Designer - Project Manager
$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
Senior Conveyance Project Manager
$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
$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
Transportation Design Engineer - Project Manager
$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
Transportation Design Engineer - Project Manager
$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
Transportation Design Engineer - Project Manager
$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
$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
$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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Marine Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
SUPERVISORY ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
$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
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.