Principal Project Engineer Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Principal Project Engineer make in San Diego, CA? The average Principal Project Engineer salary in San Diego, CA is $161,111 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $144,983 and $182,266. 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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Principal Electrical Engineer - New York, USA

Mi Consulting - New York , NY

Are you a visionary Electrical Engineer with a passion for innovation and a proven track record of successful project leadership? We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Level ...

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Civil Engineer Project Manager Principal

RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY - Englewood , CO

As a Principal Project Engineer/Manager in Denver, CO you will have an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in the Denver region. As a RICK team member ...

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Principal Technical Leader / Principal Engineer

Apex Companies, LLC - Pleasant Hill , CA

Principal Engineer / Principal Technical Leader (Groundwater Practice Leader) Industry: Engineering ... We take pride in keeping our clients happy and have earned numerous awards for project excellence

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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Your Talent Source - Ogden , UT

PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER We're looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer for our client ... Demonstrated experience in leadership of projects from design through commissioning, including ...

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Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Imperative Care - Campbell , CA

What You'll Do The Principal Manufacturing Engineer will plan and lead projects focused on development and continuous improvement of neuro-interventional medical device manufacturing processes though ...

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Outcode Software - Draper , UT

The principal software engineer's responsibilities include recommending adjustments to resolve ... Supervising and overseeing the technical aspects of projects. * Investigating software-related ...

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What does a Principal Project Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Principal Project Engineer

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

December 05, 2022

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

October 01, 2022

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 12, 2022

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.

January 18, 2023

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

March 21, 2023

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

March 29, 2023

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

April 26, 2023

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.

April 28, 2023

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.

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principal Project Engineer in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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144983

182266

161111

Average Total Cash Compensation

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151692

197803

171528

What is the average salary for Principal Project Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Project Engineer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Principal Project Engineer ranges from $144,983 to $182,266 with the average base salary of $161,111. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $151,692 to $197,803 with the average total cash compensation of $171,528.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$161,111	$144,983 - $182,266
Bonus	$10,418	$6,709 - $15,537
Total Pay	$171,528	$151,692 - $197,803

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Principal Project Engineer Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $145,247 - $182,599	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $145,679 - $183,142	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,869 - $182,123	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $145,889 - $183,405	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,869 - $182,123	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,228 - $185,088	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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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 Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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