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.
Project Engineering Manager - Services
$95K - $115K *
Grow your career with a key role in project engineering, providing post-sales support in a dynamic rail environment. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-performance solutions, ensuring compliance a...
Reposted 6 days ago
Sr. Engineer, Project Engineering
$100K - $130K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure, scalable network infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and security while driving project...
1 week ago
Sr. Engineer, Project Engineering
$100K - $130K *
Partner with us to design and implement secure, scalable network solutions. Leverage your expertise in networking technologies to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-fun...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Optimize the design and release of gas turbine components, ensuring manufacturability and compliance with engineering standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex chall...
1 week ago
$71K - $106K *
Drive innovative civil design solutions for land development projects, collaborating across disciplines, engaging clients, and leading components toward functional and regulatory success, while develo...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Transform project execution by developing procedures and ensuring equipment safety for offshore operations. Collaborate with clients and subcontractors while guiding junior engineers in a dynamic, sta...
3 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Engage in leading the VSG Next Generation Air Comms Suite project, ensuring alignment with technical scope, schedule, and budget. Drive project success through effective communication, risk management...
1 week ago
Lead Field Engineer - Kiewit Power Constructors
$100K - $120K *
Drive the success of construction projects by managing performance, client relations, and strategic business initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational excellence and foster long-term c...
Reposted 3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of production engineering by optimizing operational efficiencies and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, safety, and reliability in a key...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $140K *
Contribute to innovative site development solutions for large-scale solar and energy storage projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance civil engineering expertise and ensure high-qu...
5 days ago
Civil Project Engineer, Renewables
$80K - $95K *
Oversee and direct engineering designs for renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance and quality standards while collaborating with team members to achieve project goals throughout the entire pro...
Reposted 2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by applying your engineering expertise to design innovative drainage solutions for transportation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance public safety and mobil...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion effective drainage infrastructure solutions by applying hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles. Collaborate with teams to enhance stormwater management for transportation projects wh...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Join a team that shapes innovative structural designs, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while collaborating closely with clients to deliver exceptional projects in a dynamic environment...
Reposted 5 days ago
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of banking technology by designing and building scalable full-stack features for a core banking platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver hig...
3 days ago
$100K - $130K *
Join our team to design and maintain scalable full-stack features for a core banking platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while embracing AI-ass...
3 days ago
$70K - $95K *
Engage with a dynamic team to conduct thorough due diligence for diverse property types. Your expertise will ensure quality assessments and reports while navigating local, state, and federal resources...
3 weeks ago
$70K - $95K *
Discover an exciting opportunity as a Project Engineer, conducting due diligence services on diverse commercial properties. Engage in field assessments, report writing, and travel while delivering qua...
3 weeks ago
Geotechnical Project Engineer (Pasadena)
$85K - $125K *
Lead geotechnical projects from planning to execution, managing budgets, teams, and client relationships while ensuring high-quality standards and fostering collaborative teamwork. Drive excellence in...
Reposted 2 days ago
Civil Engineer / Project Manager - Public Works Infrastructure
$85K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing municipal infrastructure through effective project management and engineering design. Lead diverse public works projects, ensuring quality delivery and client...
1 week ago
Assistant Plant Electrical Engineer
$91K - $115K *
Support the engineering team by overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring efficient plant systems, and leading personnel in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive improvements and enhance operat...
5 days ago
Project Engineer, Advanced Operations Global Engineering Development Program
$69K - $110K *
Build your career in a dynamic engineering program, gaining hands-on experience across multiple functions. Engage with senior leaders and cutting-edge technology while developing essential skills in a...
1 week ago
Project Engineer, Advanced Operations Global Engineering Development Program
$69K - $110K *
Join a team that's redefining engineering excellence through a dynamic 20-month development program. Gain hands-on experience across multiple functions, enhance your skills, and connect with senior le...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Innovate cutting-edge avionics for next-gen spacesuits, supporting lunar missions. Collaborate across teams in a dynamic environment, managing design, testing, and implementation. Drive advancements i...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion innovative civil engineering design across diverse projects, from site development to infrastructure. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage permitting processes, and mentor junior...
1 week 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.