Project Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Project Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in life sciences, defense, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing and a range that runs from entry-level site engineers through senior project leads. Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester are the state's primary hiring hubs, where employers like Raytheon Technologies, General Electric, and Mass General Brigham regularly staff project engineering roles. The most sought-after specializations in Massachusetts right now are biomedical systems, defense electronics, and civil infrastructure tied to the state's ongoing transit and utilities buildout. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles66
Top employerSkanska
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring37
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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ABB
Senior Project Engineer
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Senior Project Engineer
ABB
Burlington, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$99k - $158k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Project Engineer
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Project Engineer
Plumb House, INC
Milford, Massachusetts
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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L3Harris
Sr. Specialist, Project Chief Engineer
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Sr. Specialist, Project Chief Engineer
L3Harris
Fall River, Massachusetts
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$107k - $198k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Equity Residential
Project Engineer
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Project Engineer
Equity Residential
Boston, Massachusetts
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$69k - $103k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Coretelligent
Project Engineer
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Project Engineer
Coretelligent
Boston, Massachusetts
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$130k - $170k/yr
11-50

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Project Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Westfield
3 jobs
Acton
2 jobs
Canton
2 jobs
Woburn
2 jobs
Norwood
2 jobs
Westwood
2 jobs
Hopkinton
2 jobs
Chelmsford
2 jobs

Project Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Skanska
Skanska5 open roles
Tighe & Bond
Tighe & Bond4 open roles
Eversource Energy
Eversource Energy3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project engineer jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field required
  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers preferred for senior roles
  • Two or more years of project coordination or engineering experience on relevant Massachusetts industry projects
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling software
  • Familiarity with Massachusetts building codes, state permitting processes, or relevant federal compliance frameworks
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination with clients and contractors

Project Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project engineer in Massachusetts?

Most project engineer roles in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, construction management, or a related technical field. For roles in civil, structural, or environmental engineering, advancement often depends on earning licensure through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice exams. In life sciences and defense, relevant certifications like PMP add competitive value alongside a strong technical degree.

Which companies hire project engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring project engineers in Massachusetts right now include Skanska, Tighe & Bond, and Eversource Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of defense contractors, biotech firms, hospital networks, and infrastructure agencies means hiring is distributed across a wide range of industries and employer sizes throughout the state.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most project engineer jobs?

Boston, Westfield, and Acton have the most project engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge anchor the market through their concentration of biotech campuses, hospital systems, and defense primes, while Worcester draws consistent hiring from advanced manufacturing firms and regional infrastructure contractors working on central Massachusetts utility and transit projects.

Are there remote project engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. Project engineering is fundamentally a hands-on role tied to job sites, facilities, and in-person coordination with contractors and stakeholders, so fully remote positions are the exception rather than the norm. About 59% of project engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in planning, documentation, and early-phase design work rather than active construction or systems commissioning.

How can I get hired as a project engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a co-op or internship program during or immediately after a degree, since Massachusetts institutions like MIT, Northeastern, and UMass Amherst feed directly into employer pipelines at firms like Raytheon, National Grid, and major hospital construction programs. Applying for titles like project coordinator, field engineer, or assistant project engineer is the practical first step, and a passed Fundamentals of Engineering exam or an EIT designation from the Massachusetts Board of Registration strengthens any entry-level application significantly.

Where can I find and apply to project engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to project engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across industries including defense, life sciences, construction, and infrastructure. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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