Project Engineer Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,323 positions with reported compensation (32% of all Project Engineer listings).

10th percentile

$65,000

25th percentile

$80,000

Median (50th)

$92,670

75th percentile

$110,000

90th percentile

$130,000

Average salary: $96,776

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Project Engineer job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Project Management

Budgeting

AutoCAD

Excel

SAP

Supply Chain

OSHA

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Project Engineer opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Remote %	Companies	New (7d)
singapore	1,113	SGD 80,000	SGD 80,000 – SGD 80,000	–	15	1018
dubai	500	AED 120,000	AED 120,000 – AED 200,000	–	15	385
abu dhabi	322	AED 200,000	AED 120,000 – AED 200,000	–	15	248
sharjah	79	AED 120,000	AED 60,000 – AED 200,000	–	15	57
, , united arab emirates	53	AED 120,000	AED 120,000 – AED 200,000	–	15	53
Charlotte, NC	40	$90,000	$75,000 – $102,600	–	15	1
Orlando, FL	26	$117,500	$111,900 – $140,000	–	15	0
Denver, CO	25	$75,000	$75,000 – $80,000	–	14	2
Mumbai	25	$92,670	$80,000 – $110,000	–	6	25
Phoenix, AZ	24	$80,000	$79,000 – $130,000	–	15	0
Chicago, IL	22	$105,000	$80,500 – $130,000	–	15	2
New York, NY	21	$107,500	$94,750 – $110,000	5%	9	0
ras al khaymah	21	$92,670	$80,000 – $110,000	–	14	7
Washington DC	20	$100,000	$100,000 – $130,000	–	8	0
ajman	19	$92,670	$80,000 – $110,000	–	13	7
Austin, TX	18	$69,240	$50,000 – $78,000	–	12	0
Surat	18	$92,670	$80,000 – $110,000	–	2	13
fujairah	18	$92,670	$80,000 – $110,000	–	12	6
al ruways industrial city	18	AED 200,000	AED 200,000 – AED 300,000	–	2	18
Berlin	16	$92,670	$80,000 – $110,000	–	8	1

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Project Engineer openings globally.

UAE Branches 32 jobs

Meraki Group 29 jobs

Azizi Development UAE 28 jobs

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD. 24 jobs

Confidential Company 24 jobs

KBR Inc. 24 jobs

Staffhub Group 23 jobs

ANRADUS PTE. LTD. 21 jobs

Talent Trader Group 20 jobs

ABB 20 jobs

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD 19 jobs

KBR 18 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Project Engineers work

United States 1,573 jobs Singapore 1,172 jobs UAE 1,057 jobs Germany 188 jobs India 92 jobs

Project Engineer Job Market Overview (2026)

The Project Engineer job market is steadily growing, with 4,082 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 2,931 new positions were posted (2,006 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Project Engineer positions is $92,670, with the middle 50% of earners making between $80,000 and $110,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $130,000 or more. Note that 68% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is abu dhabi at AED 200,000 median, while Austin, TX offers $69,240.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Project Engineer positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (25 listings). This role typically requires on-site presence, though select employers are offering flexible arrangements.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Project Engineer roles are Project Management, Budgeting, AutoCAD, Excel, SAP, and Supply Chain. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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