Senior Mechanical Project Engineer Jobs

Explore senior mechanical project engineer opportunities with organizations seeking experienced professionals to lead complex engineering projects. Ladders features vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles focused on mechanical design, project execution, equipment, and systems development.

What Does a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer Do?

Senior mechanical project engineers guide projects from early planning and design through procurement, testing, and delivery. They coordinate with engineering teams, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders; manage scope, schedules, budgets, and technical risks; and ensure designs meet applicable performance, quality, and safety requirements. Depending on the industry, work may involve facilities, manufacturing equipment, energy systems, infrastructure, or product development.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, substantial project engineering experience, and a record of delivering technically complex work. Useful strengths include mechanical design and analysis, project planning, cost and schedule control, risk management, technical documentation, and clear communication. Familiarity with CAD tools, relevant codes and standards, and project management methods may also be important. Requirements vary by role and employer.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Senior mechanical project engineers can pursue opportunities across industries such as aerospace, construction, energy, manufacturing, and consulting. With experience, professionals may advance into engineering management, program leadership, technical leadership, or project director roles. Browse Ladders for vetted senior mechanical project engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, and compare opportunities based on responsibilities, location, and qualifications.

Find Your Next Senior Mechanical Project Engineer Role

Use Ladders to explore openings that match your experience and career goals. Review each listing for salary details, required expertise, and project scope, then apply to positions aligned with your strengths in mechanical engineering and project delivery.

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$130K - $170K *

Shape the future of Arizona's transportation by leading roadway design projects. Bring your expertise to mentor engineers, oversee project delivery, and enhance our transportation practice while enjoy...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of innovative electronic systems from concept to production, driving hardware design, solving complex challenges, and mentoring engineers while collaborating across teams to deliv...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$81K - $97K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Engineer, supporting project managers and superintendents. Engage in technical resource management, cost tracking, and safety planning while ensuring effective communi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining mechanical design for autonomous vehicles. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll lead the development of complex components, ensuring robust performance in dynamic mari...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to large-scale projects by leading steel procurement logistics, ensuring timely delivery and quality verification. Collaborate with project teams to resolve issues and mentor junior enginee...

2 weeks ago

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

$145K - $269K *

Partner with us to drive engineering excellence, ensuring technical performance, cost efficiency, and schedule adherence across programs while managing risks and fostering collaboration with stakehold...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Explore opportunities as a Design Engineer III, leading mechanical design for outdoor power equipment. Drive innovation from concept to production, ensuring robust, manufacturable designs while collab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $125K *

Partner with us to drive project success in maintenance, reliability, and capital initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure projects meet scope and schedule, while enhancing your skills in...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading structural drawing production, mentoring junior technologists, and collaborating with engineers on diverse projects. Set standards and ensure quality in multi-family, co...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead structural drawing production, mentoring junior technologists while ensuring high standards in multi-family, commercial, and institutional projects. Collaborate with engineers and architects to d...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate structural drawing production by leading a team in creating precise, buildable drawings for multi-family, commercial, and institutional projects. Collaborate with engineers and mentor junior t...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $155K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative mechanical solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine designs, ensuring quality and efficiency in manufacturing and installati...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of high-volume electronic systems, guiding PCBAs from concept to production while ensuring compliance and reliability throughout the development cycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $165K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with project requirements and engineering standards while overseeing a dynamic team to drive successful p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading project initiatives, ensuring seamless communication, and driving customer satisfaction in a dynamic automation environment. Collaborate with teams to deliver projects...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Mechanical Engineer, driving innovative designs for autonomous systems. Collaborate with teams to create robust solutions for air and land platforms, ensuring production rea...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of military applications by designing innovative mechanical systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create high-quality technical data packages and ensure seamless pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Drive engineering excellence by coordinating project planning, design compliance, and technical development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and ensure successful project...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Lead the charge in coordinating engineering projects, ensuring compliance with design standards and specifications. Collaborate with teams to optimize production and sustainment efforts, driving effic...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of avionics development, driving project execution and cross-functional collaboration to deliver cutting-edge technologies on time and within budget in a dynamic...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Transform engineering projects by leading integration activities, ensuring operational readiness, and coordinating cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and achieve milestones effectively...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Unlock potential by managing control accounts within the Integrated Master Schedule, ensuring alignment with program baselines and EVM standards. Collaborate across teams to drive performance, mitigat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Elevate your career by supporting the Fleet Ballistic Missile Program through innovative training development and coordination. Collaborate with teams to enhance onboarding and streamline processes in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Transform project execution by collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage schedules, costs, and risks. Drive program performance through strategic insights and effective communication, ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Transform production operations by leading projects that enhance quality, cost, and schedule performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and innovation in manufacturing pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior mechanical project engineer do?question toggle

    A senior mechanical project engineer leads or coordinates mechanical engineering projects, overseeing technical design and execution while managing schedules, budgets, stakeholders, quality, and project risks.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for senior mechanical project engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly request a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline and significant relevant experience. They may also value project leadership, mechanical design skills, knowledge of industry standards, and strong communication.

  • Which industries hire senior mechanical project engineers?question toggle

    Opportunities may be available in manufacturing, energy, aerospace, construction, infrastructure, consulting, and other industries that develop or operate mechanical systems and equipment.

  • How much do senior mechanical project engineers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, industry, location, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for salary and compensation details.

  • What career paths can follow this role?question toggle

    Experienced senior mechanical project engineers may move into engineering management, program management, project director positions, or specialized technical leadership roles.