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.
$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...
3 days ago
$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
$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
$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
Project Engineer - Mech (Wet) - Process
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
Project Engineer - Mech (Dry) - Process
$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
Project Engineer (Preston Pipelines Infrastructure)
$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
$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
$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
Civil Engineering Project Manager
$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
Civil Engineering Project Manager
$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
Project Engineer, Land Development
$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...
2 weeks ago
Infrastructure Project Manager Engineer
$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
$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
$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
Project Engineer-Heavy Civil 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
Civil Project Engineer/Project Manager
$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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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
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.