Senior Level Project Engineer Jobs

Senior level project engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of project direction, technical decisions, and the teams or workstreams delivering outcomes. Openings concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, with 19% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Affiliated Engineers, BKF Engineers, and Stantec hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles1,154+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAffiliated Engineers
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type81% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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American Structurepoint
Project Engineer - Road - Irving, TX
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American Structurepoint
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Project Engineer - Road - Irving, TX
American Structurepoint
Irving, Texas
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Tutor Perini Corporation
Project Engineer - Structural Steel
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Tutor Perini Corporation
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Project Engineer - Structural Steel
Tutor Perini Corporation
New Rochelle, New York
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$125k - $175k/yr
Bachelor of Science
5,001-10,000

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Kleinfelder
Water / Wastewater Project Engineer
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Kleinfelder
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Water / Wastewater Project Engineer
Kleinfelder
Boston, Massachusetts
Chemical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$91k - $129k/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Stantec
Traffic Engineer- Project Manager
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Stantec
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Traffic Engineer- Project Manager
Stantec
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$115k - $166k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Meta
Network Implementation Engineer - OSP Project Manager
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Meta
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Network Implementation Engineer - OSP Project Manager
Meta
Menlo Park, California
Account Management
Business Operations
Project Management
$135k - $191k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Level Project Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Affiliated Engineers
    Affiliated Engineers96
  • BKF Engineers
    BKF Engineers48
  • Stantec
    Stantec22
  • Haley & Aldrich
    Haley & Aldrich22
  • GFT
    GFT21

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services636
  • Construction & Real Estate190
  • Energy57
  • Manufacturing46
  • Technology & Software35

Senior Level Project Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level project engineer job?

Employers hiring at the senior level look for engineers who have owned projects end to end, not just executed tasks. Demonstrating that you have set technical direction, resolved cross-functional conflicts, and delivered outcomes under budget and schedule pressure gives you a clear edge. Strong candidates also show experience mentoring junior engineers and influencing decisions beyond their immediate scope.

Which companies hire senior level project engineers?

Companies hiring senior level project engineers right now include Affiliated Engineers, BKF Engineers, and Stantec, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large engineering firms, industrial contractors, infrastructure developers, and technology companies managing complex capital or product programs.

Are there remote senior level project engineer jobs?

Yes, though remote availability varies by industry and project type. About 19% of senior level project engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in technology and consulting sectors and fully on-site roles predominating in construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

What makes a project engineer role senior level?

Senior level project engineer roles are defined by ownership and scope. You are expected to lead full project lifecycles, make binding technical and resource decisions, and be accountable for outcomes rather than reporting on them. These roles also carry a mentoring responsibility, with senior engineers expected to develop less experienced teammates and set standards for the broader engineering team.

Which industries hire the most senior level project engineers?

Senior Level project engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand at the senior level because they manage large, technically complex programs that require experienced engineers to own delivery from planning through closeout.