Project Engineer Jobs in Utah

Project Engineer jobs in Utah are in strong demand, concentrated in construction, civil infrastructure, defense systems, and energy, with openings from early-career to senior-level across a wide experience range. Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden are the largest hiring metros, home to established employers like Jacobs Engineering, Northrop Grumman, and Granite Construction that maintain a consistent Utah presence. The most sought-after specialties include civil and structural engineering, systems integration for defense programs, and project controls for large-scale infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles47
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top citySalt Lake City, UT
Cities hiring20
Work type83% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Sundt
Project Engineer - Advanced Facilities
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Project Engineer - Advanced Facilities
Sundt
Ogden, Utah
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Structural Project Engineer
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Structural Project Engineer
MarcorSEN Engineering
South Jordan, Utah
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$80k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree

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MGC Contractors, INC
Project Engineer
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MGC Contractors, INC
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Project Engineer
MGC Contractors, INC
Provo, Utah
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Ezarc Solutions
Project Engineer, Structural Steel
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Project Engineer, Structural Steel
Ezarc Solutions
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$60k - $85k/yr
Associate's degree

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Salt Lake City group
Project Engineer
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Salt Lake City group
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Project Engineer
Salt Lake City group
Salt Lake City, Utah
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$84k - $126k/yr
Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering

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Project Engineer Jobs by City in Utah

Where Utah roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Eagle Mountain
4 jobs
Roy
3 jobs
Lehi
2 jobs
Logan
2 jobs
Draper
2 jobs
South Jordan
2 jobs
Hyrum
1 job
Magna
1 job

Project Engineer Job Market in Utah

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

Who's Hiring

Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman7 open roles
L3Harris
L3Harris2 open roles
Doppelmayr
Doppelmayr2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate

What Utah Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program required
  • Engineer-in-Training registration with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing preferred or required
  • Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
  • Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor coordination
  • Familiarity with Utah building codes, OSHA standards, and local permitting processes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing and cross-functional teams

Project Engineer Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project engineer in Utah?

Start with a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, then register as an Engineer-in-Training through the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Most Utah employers expect the EIT credential for early-career candidates and a Professional Engineer license for senior roles. From there, building experience on construction, infrastructure, or systems projects in Utah's key industries moves candidates toward project engineer positions.

Which companies hire project engineers in Utah?

Utah project engineer roles are posted by Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and Doppelmayr and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Utah's concentration of defense contractors, civil construction firms, and energy companies means openings are spread across both the Wasatch Front and more rural project sites.

Which Utah cities have the most project engineer jobs?

Salt Lake City, Eagle Mountain, and Utah consistently post the most project engineer openings in Utah. Salt Lake City drives the largest share through its density of construction, infrastructure, and defense employers, while Provo benefits from tech-adjacent engineering firms and Ogden anchors defense and aerospace work tied to Hill Air Force Base and the contractors surrounding it.

Are there remote project engineer jobs in Utah?

Yes, but they're rare. Project engineering is fundamentally a field-facing role, and most Utah positions require on-site presence for inspections, contractor coordination, and project oversight. About 17% of project engineer openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to cover planning, scheduling, and documentation work rather than active construction or systems integration phases.

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

The most realistic entry path is securing an EIT registration and targeting assistant project engineer or project coordinator roles at Utah construction and civil firms like Wadsworth Brothers or Stantec's Salt Lake office, which regularly bring on new graduates. Internships through ACEC Utah member firms and co-op programs at Utah State or the University of Utah engineering departments are practical starting points. Candidates with AutoCAD, Revit, or project scheduling tool experience and a completed capstone or design project gain a clear edge in screening.

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

You can find and apply to project engineer jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings across construction, defense, civil infrastructure, and energy. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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