Lead Project Engineer Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a Lead Project Engineer make in San Diego, CA? The average Lead Project Engineer salary in San Diego, CA is $165,209 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $148,676 and $186,900. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Structural Project Engineer
PTS Advance - Los Angeles , CA
Lead the successful delivery of projects, ensuring client satisfaction by keeping projects on time ... Licensed Civil Engineer (California required). Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000, depending on ...
LinkedIn - 47 days ago
Lead Power Electronics Engineer - Hardware
Calnetix Technologies - Los Angeles County , CA
Evaluate customer/project requirements and selecting appropriate topologies for DC/AC and DC/DC applications * Perform as a lead design engineer for power electronics products including all essential ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Lead Test Engineer
Anonymous Employer - Wayne , NJ
As a Lead Test Engineer with Tektronix, you will perform duties to conduct specified environmental ... Log into project in computer system. * Review the test plans and customer requirements and select ...
FactoryFix, Inc. - Today
Lead Software Engineer
Harnham - Palo Alto , CA
LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER PALO ALTO, CA $200,000 - $250,000 + EQUITY + BENEFITS THE COMPANY Join an ... Manage project timelines, technical roadmaps, and collaborate cross-functionally with various teams
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Kiewit Nuclear Solutions- Electrical Engineer -Lead-Lenexa, KS & Oak Ridge, TN
Kiewit - Boise , ID
District Overview Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
Sr. Architect Project Lead - 27495
CEI - Anaheim , CA
Our Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) team is seeking a Staff Architect to support the ... Coordinate project schedules, meeting agendas, and stakeholder engagement * Lead design reviews and ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago

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148676
186900
165209

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155553
202839
175896
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Project Engineer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Lead Project Engineer ranges from $148,676 to $186,900 with the average base salary of $165,209. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $155,553 to $202,839 with the average total cash compensation of $175,896.

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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