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.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and execution of the Fleet Ballistic Missile Program. Drive accountability and strategic focus throughout the program lifecycle...
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Drive compliance excellence by leading cross-functional teams in regulatory navigation, process alignment, and specifications development to enhance Global Trade Services capabilities in a fast-paced...
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Deliver innovative engineering solutions by managing project execution, cost, and schedule, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of technical activities and e...
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Empower your engineering career by leading infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with agencies to enhance public works initiatives effectively. This role req...
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Jr. Project/Office Engineer (Transportation Infrastructure Programs)
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Advance your career by supporting civil engineering projects, coordinating design and construction activities, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver quali...
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Architect innovative engineering solutions, leading project design and execution while ensuring compliance and quality. Foster client relationships and collaborate with teams to deliver exceptional re...
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Elevate your career by leading bridge projects that enhance regional transportation systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative designs and manage project execution, ensuring safety...
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The Electrical Project Manager at Power Design is responsible for overseeing projects nationwide, ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. This role involves managing financial aspects, co...
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Unlock potential by joining a dynamic engineering team as a Project Technical Manager, overseeing complex capital projects in a regulated pharmaceutical environment while collaborating with various st...
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Lead the charge in managing complex federal construction projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality results while na...
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Professional Engineer, Traffic Engineering
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Innovate traffic engineering solutions that enhance safety and mobility. Collaborate on impactful projects, developing your expertise in traffic design and operations. Grow into leadership roles by dr...
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Transform electrical design by leading projects that enhance urban infrastructure. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for streetlighting and safety systems, ensur...
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Elevate your career by leading electrical design projects, coordinating with teams, and ensuring quality deliverables across diverse building projects. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise...
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Civil Engineering Project Manager - Traffic
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Manage and lead project teams to successfully execute municipal engineering projects, ensuring effective communication, budget adherence, and high-quality standards for client satisfaction and project...
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Civil Engineering Project Manager - Traffic
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Lead the charge in driving high-quality municipal engineering projects, overseeing project teams, budgets, and client communications. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure standards and deadlines ar...
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Empower the future of design by leading BIM production and coordination efforts. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality modeling and support innovative solutions in the construction in...
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Engineer impactful traffic systems to enhance urban mobility. Collaborate on complex projects, conducting analyses, designing controls, and mentoring teams to drive innovative solutions that improve s...
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Project Engineer (Multi-Family Construction)
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Join our dynamic project team to support documentation, coordination, and communication efforts essential for successful project delivery. Develop your technical and leadership skills while collaborat...
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Drive innovation in high-tech product development, leading cross-functional teams to enhance energy efficiency and performance. Oversee projects from business case to commercialization, ensuring align...
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Unlock potential by contributing to innovative bridge and transportation design projects. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while gaining hands-on experience in stru...
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Lead a team of engineers in delivering high-quality utility distribution projects. Ensure client satisfaction, manage project timelines, and foster team engagement while providing technical expertise...
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Electrical Engineer Intermediate Level
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Transform electrical design and automation projects by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Leverage your expertise to develop innovative solutions, ensuring compliance and quality while suppor...
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Lead complex water resource projects as a Structural Project Engineer. Utilize advanced design techniques, conduct analyses, and mentor junior staff to ensure project success across various civil infr...
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$96K - $187K *
Deliver innovative structural solutions for water resource projects, including fisheries and hydropower. Collaborate on design, analysis, and construction support while mentoring engineering staff to...
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Lead the charge in delivering innovative structural designs for diverse water resource projects, including dams, hydropower, and fish passage systems. Collaborate with teams to implement engineering s...
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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.