Average Project Engineer I Salary

$75,277
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
US$64k
MEDIAN
US$75k
90%
US$95k

The average salary for Project Engineer I is $75,277

Base Salary
$64k - $95k
Bonus
$982 - $10k
Profit Sharing
$959 - $10k
Commission
$513 - $44k
Total Pay
$64k - $99k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Project Engineer I?

$61k $69k $78k $86k $95k $103k < 1 yr 1-4 yrs 5-9 yrs 10-19 yrs 20+ yrs
$61k
$67k
$79k
$91k
$102k
13%
5%
13%
29%
45%

An entry-level Project Engineer I with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $61,358 based on 1,617 salaries. An early career Project Engineer I with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $66,546 based on 9,858 salaries. A mid-career Project Engineer I with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $79,016 based on 4,570 salaries. An experienced Project Engineer I with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $90,779 based on 2,046 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $101,748.

What Do Project Engineer I Do?

Project engineers oversee technical staff on engineering projects within their company, ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and within project specifications. They coordinate efforts among staff and ensure that effective communication exists among the various divisions or staffs involved in projects, as well as ensure resource allocation is effective, efficient and sufficient to complete the project. Project engineers use their expertise as an engineer throughout their work, and they may be the customer's technical point of contact as well. These engineers typically work alongside other engineers in an office setting, with regular travel to project sites potentially needed as well. These professionals generally work during regular business hours, although additional and/or alternative hours may be required depending on project deadlines and the needs of the business.

Requirements for this position vary depending on the company and specific position. Generally, at least a bachelor's degree in engineering is required; however, a post-baccalaureate degree may be required or preferred as well. Previous experience in a related role is needed, potentially including in a leadership position. Project engineers must have a good understanding of project management, financial management and budgeting, as well as have good communication and teamwork skills.

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Job Satisfaction for Project Engineer I

3.9 out of 5
(3,232)
Highly Satisfied
377Reviews
Based on 3,232 responses, the job of Project Engineer I has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.93 out of 5. On average, Project Engineers are highly satisfied with their job.

Gender Breakdown

Male
80.3%
Female
19.3%
Prefer to self-define
0.3%
This data is based on 9,247 survey responses.

Common Health Benefits

Medical

89%

Dental

79%

Vision

69%

None

10%

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