Principal Project Engineer Salary in the United States
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How much does a Principal Project Engineer make in the United States? The average Principal Project Engineer salary in the United States is $124,311 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $103,380 and $167,314. 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. View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Principal Project Engineer

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$103,380 to $167,314

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Core compensation

103380

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

104777

172095

127277

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Project Engineer III

Taylor & Syfan Consulting Engineers - San Luis Obispo , CA

The diverse backgrounds of our principals, along with our skilled and creative engineering team, produce a unique collaborative which can undertake a multiplicity of structural engineering projects ...

ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago

Project Architect - Multifamily

Preston Recruitment Group -

... developer mixed-use markets. Due to on-going growth they are now looking to appoint a Project ... Exciting projects, unlimited career growth towards Principal and an inspiring work environment are ...

LinkedIn - 7 days ago

Senior Project Manager (Electrical)

Prime Electric -

The Project Management position at PRIME is a performance-based position where managers are ... Solid knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principals and ...

LinkedIn - 7 days ago

Project Manager - Solar

Jobot - San Jose , CA

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Advocate a culture of safety on all assigned projects ... Bachelor's degree in engineering. 10+ years of utility-scale solar engineering and construction ...

Jobot - 7 days ago

Project Development Manager

Solar Frontier Americas Development LLC - San Francisco , CA

... and engineering staff, legal staff and other project stakeholders to assure the completion of ... Principal Responsibilities Develop individual project development plans, schedules, risk ...

Capital Markets Placement - 7 days ago

Project Architect

GSC Architects - Austin , TX

... principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered a detailed description of ... Working with a team of architects, engineers, interior designing and landscape architects

ZipRecruiter - 10 days ago

What does a Principal Project Engineer do?

Principal Project Engineer in Colorado, CO

Works directly with finish goods suppliers in all aspects of product/process development, release, and sustaining activities.

September 10, 2019

Principal Project Engineer in Oklahoma City, OK

Drives a strong process orientation and a track record of reducingâ”¬Ã¡costs, improving profits and streamlining operations to achieve lasting financial improvements.

September 10, 2019

Principal Project Engineer

Provides a strong focus on supporting project advance planning, actively initiate and lead collaboration with all stakeholders (internal and external) to achieve mission execution.

September 10, 2019

Supports a regular review of the stakeholder analysis to identify and segment key stakeholders, understand their needs, and identify communication/interaction/ routines.

September 10, 2019

Developing, interpreting, and evaluating conceptual and preliminary designs, operational parameters, lifecycle considerations, and possible innovative applications for projects accommodating various transportation modes .

September 10, 2019

Leads and writes technical proposals for the development of new business and assists the estimation group in evaluating technical requirements, identifying exceptions, and preparing cost estimates for customer quotes.

September 10, 2019

Manage the planning, execution, and tracking/reporting of all technical aspects of the engineering development for airborne reconnaissance and ground intelligence systems.

September 10, 2019

Demonstrated experience in the project engineering role performing requirements derivation/analysis and leading technical efforts to develop, test, and deliver systems which meet customer requirements.

September 10, 2019

Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of cost estimates and material takeoffs and ascertain whether the proposed material usage will be adequate for its purpose.

September 10, 2019

Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.

September 10, 2019

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