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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$90K - $110K *

Shape your career by leading engineering projects in mining, ensuring safety and compliance while managing teams and client relationships to deliver high-quality results efficiently and effectively...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mining engineering by leading projects, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering innovative solutions while collaborating with clients and managing a skilled...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in executing midstream oil & gas projects, ensuring engineering deliverables meet quality and regulatory standards while collaborating across disciplines and supporting project manager...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $105K *

Unlock potential by providing essential support to construction management teams, ensuring projects remain organized and on track through diligent record-keeping, communication, and follow-up. Join us...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in project engineering for complex biopharma construction, ensuring effective coordination among teams to meet milestones safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining complianc...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead complex transportation projects, managing a skilled CEI team while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to safety standards. Drive success through strategic planning and...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$65K - $97K *

DJ&A is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer with 1-10 years of relevant experience to support transportation engineering designs for various agencies. The ideal candidate will have strong communi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$65K - $97K *

Develop impactful transportation engineering designs for diverse infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams while utilizing advanced design software. Support clients across var...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in aerospace by developing cutting-edge composite products for space applications. Collaborate with experts to manage projects from design to testing, ensuring te...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of building systems by leading engineering projects in Science & Technology and Mission Critical sectors, managing client relationships, and collaborating across teams to deliver high...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$63K - $111K *

Elevate your career with impactful engineering projects, conducting constructability reviews, and designing temporary works. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality outcomes while prioritizing s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Oversee onsite construction engineering for Heavy Highway and bridge projects. Manage personnel, ensure compliance with schedules, and provide technical support while interfacing with various departme...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project success by coordinating complex multi-building GMP pharma construction, ensuring timely and quality execution while promoting safety and compliance with industry standards...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in underground utility projects. You will collaborate closely with project managers and field crews to ensure projects meet safety, budget, and quality stand...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion impactful transportation solutions by leading design efforts and coordinating project tasks for roadway projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client expectations while mentoring...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Engineer, ensuring seamless execution of construction projects through effective design, coordination, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet quality...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by leading civil engineering initiatives from planning to completion, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while mentoring a skilled team and fostering bus...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading civil engineering projects from planning to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and client satisfaction while mentoring a skilled team and driving business development in...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative hydraulic modeling solutions for diverse land development projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to analyze, interpret, and recommend...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $150K *

Join us to oversee and manage diverse civil infrastructure projects, ensuring successful planning and execution while leading teams and mentoring professionals in a dynamic environment...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative structural engineering solutions. Oversee project design from concept to completion, ensuring compliance and quality while mentoring junior staff and collabora...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Deliver hands-on engineering support for renewable natural gas projects, overseeing all phases from development to operations. Collaborate closely with teams and contractors to ensure alignment with b...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by coordinating documentation, scheduling, and communication across teams. Support the lifecycle of heavy civil construction projects, ensuring safety and efficiency from plan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing municipal water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions while overseeing project sch...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading impactful land development projects, managing design and permitting processes, and fostering client relationships while mentoring engineering talent in a collaborative envi...

5 days ago

  •   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.