Project Engineer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Project Engineer:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • A valid Engineering license.
  • x years' field and project planning experience.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of design and visualization software.
  • The ability to work with multiple discipline projects.
  • Excellent project management and supervision skills.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Project Engineer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Project Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.