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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$250K - $280K *

Shape the future of robotics as a technical lead driving system integration and mechanical design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance, manage cost engineering, and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Optimize plant performance by providing engineering support, ensuring safety, and enhancing production efficiency in a dynamic operating environment. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $165K *

Partner with us to deliver innovative geotechnical solutions for critical infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and enhance your leadership skills...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as you analyze geotechnical challenges, delivering innovative solutions for critical infrastructure projects. Collaborate with experts, mentor junior engineers, and enhance your le...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $165K *

Transform communities by leading geotechnical projects that enhance infrastructure resilience. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions, mentor junior engineers, and ta...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy infrastructure by leading electrical design projects. Contribute your expertise in power systems to develop innovative solutions while collaborating cro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Advance your career by managing multi-discipline engineering teams to ensure timely, effective, and compliant project outputs while fostering innovation and professional development in a collaborative...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$205K - $381K *

Optimize interdisciplinary design and integration of complex aerospace systems. Serve as a key technical advisor, ensuring sound solutions and schedules while balancing technical needs with business c...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $381K *

Champion the technical execution of UCS Re-architecture IR&D, managing cost, schedule, and performance while aligning investments with strategic goals. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$250K - $280K *

Advance your career by leading mechanical integration and architecture for innovative products. Drive system-level performance, collaborate cross-functionally, and set design standards in this pivotal...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K *

Optimize field installation activities by verifying layouts, tracking progress, and resolving issues. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely material procurement and maintain accurate documentation f...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K *

Join a team that's driving field installation success by ensuring accurate layouts, resolving issues, and maintaining documentation. Collaborate with supervisors to enhance project quality and efficie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Innovate mechanical design solutions by creating detailed 3D models and drawings. Collaborate with engineers to refine concepts, ensuring designs meet performance and cost constraints while adhering t...

5 days ago

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

$180K - $225K *

Drive successful engineering prototype builds and production readiness, ensuring alignment across teams. Your leadership will enhance efficiency and overcome bottlenecks in a dynamic startup environme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engage in dynamic large-scale construction projects, leading operational success from planning through completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure excellence in execution, employing innovativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Drive geotechnical engineering projects from start to finish while mentoring junior staff. Ensure compliance with regulations and collaborate on scope and budget for successful project delivery. Join...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career with a leading role in geotechnical engineering, managing projects from start to finish, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with all regulations while driving business...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-discipline engineering teams to deliver complex substation projects, ensuring design quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while driving innovative solut...

3 days ago

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

$93K - $114K *

Advance civil engineering projects by managing teams, delivering technical solutions, and driving business development. Collaborate on diverse land development and infrastructure initiatives while ens...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex structural design projects, focusing on bridges and transit systems. Oversee engineering tasks, mentor junior staff, and interface with clients to ensure successful project delivery and a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive innovative data center projects from conception to completion. Oversee multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring client satisfaction and project delivery, reinforcing our reputation in the...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape engineering excellence by leading multidiscipline teams on critical DoD projects. Oversee project delivery stages, enhance client relationships, and ensure adherence to budget and scope while me...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$108K - $138K *

Lead the charge in executing solid rocket motor design and manufacturing programs, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance from proposal through qualification, while ensuring effective co...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $183K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and delivery of innovative mechanical systems for diverse projects, ensuring high-quality, code-compliant solutions while mentoring junior engineers and colla...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $115K *

Transform environmental practices by conducting assessments, developing management plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to integrate sustainability into construction...

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  •   8 - 10 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.