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.
$78K - $104K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative electrical engineering projects. Manage complex designs for diverse sectors, mentor junior staff, and contribute to sustainable initiatives while ensuring qua...
5 days ago
Project Engineer / Electrical - LV Switchgear/ LVMCC Engineering
$61K - $105K *
Engineer innovative low-voltage switchgear and LVMCC solutions, ensuring compliance with standards and customer specifications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality designs...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Innovate your civil engineering career by leading impactful land development and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams while managing project tasks to meet qual...
1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Elevate your career as an Intermediate Structural Engineer, collaborating with a dynamic team on water infrastructure projects. Contribute to challenging structural designs while enhancing your expert...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform complex projects by providing expert structural engineering guidance, offering innovative solutions and oversight throughout design and construction phases to uplift communities and ensure p...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager Process Piping
$130K - $170K *
Join a team that's leading the execution of complex industrial process-piping projects. This role involves overseeing planning, execution, and financial performance, ensuring successful project comple...
4 days ago
Project Engineer (Q- or TS-Cleared Candidates Only)
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in engineering project execution by planning, collaborating, and ensuring compliance on critical infrastructure and systems, while managing budgets and safety standards in a fast-paced...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Project Engineer, Nuclear Facilities
$100K - $120K *
Advance your career by leading multidisciplinary teams in project engineering. Oversee complex projects in a high-stakes environment, ensuring technical integration and adherence to quality standards...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Industrial Mechanical Engineer
$92K - $110K *
Join a team that's redefining the design of specialty gas and chemical distribution systems. Leverage your expertise in hazardous materials and ultra-high-purity systems to lead projects across semico...
5 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform energy solutions as a project engineer, leading the implementation of utility-scale projects. Collaborate across teams to design, execute, and integrate advanced energy storage systems that...
Reposted today
Principal Electrical Engineer 3 – Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)
$98K - $147K *
Champion the design and testing of electrical ground support equipment, driving innovation and excellence in support of launch vehicle integration. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality solu...
5 days ago
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$90K - $110K *
Drive innovative water/wastewater solutions by managing projects, ensuring technical accuracy, and collaborating with teams to meet community needs and regulatory standards while delivering on time an...
4 days ago
$131K - $193K *
Lead complex projects from sales order to delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and high-quality standards for cutting-edge technology in capital equipment...
Reposted 5 days ago
$100K - $125K *
Shape the future of structural engineering by leading design efforts, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Drive project success through innovative solutions and...
5 days ago
$85K - $102K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative structural designs for diverse projects, ensuring seamless collaboration across disciplines while mentoring junior engineers and overseeing construction admini...
5 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Drive innovation by providing expert structural design and mentorship, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery and compliance with building codes, while enhanci...
5 days ago
$92K - $110K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Structural Engineer, leading innovative design projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver exceptional structural sol...
5 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Shape the future of structural engineering by leading design projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions for new and existing buildings...
5 days ago
$115K - $155K *
Lead innovative mechanical engineering projects while collaborating with diverse teams. Manage full project scopes from design to construction, ensuring high quality and client satisfaction. Mentor ju...
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Mid-Level Project Engineer - Civil/Structural
$105K - $155K *
Join us to direct and coordinate engineering projects, ensuring timely decisions and effective communication among all stakeholders. You'll manage technical interfaces and oversee project compliance...
3 days ago
Mid-Level Project Engineer - Civil/Structural
$98K - $164K *
Champion project success by directing engineering and design efforts, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues, and managing interfaces among engineers, customers, and subcontractors for optimal...
3 days ago
$160K - $200K *
Empower project success by leading process engineering activities across diverse mining projects, from early studies to execution. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative soluti...
2 days ago
Principal Electrical Engineer - SCIF
$170K - $220K *
Transform federal facility design by leading electrical engineering projects. Leverage your expertise to deliver innovative solutions, mentor teams, and engage with clients, ensuring compliance and ex...
2 weeks ago
Principal Electrical Engineer - SCIF
$170K - $220K *
Transform federal facilities by leading electrical design teams and delivering innovative solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to influence critical infrastructure projects while ment...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager - Building Structural Engineer 10+ Years
$110K - $155K *
Join a dynamic team as a project manager focused on structural engineering, overseeing diverse building projects from expansions to renovations. Mentor junior staff while ensuring quality and accuracy...
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.