Project Engineer

A Project Engineer oversees a range of engineering projects and is usually involved from the development stage through to completion. You might plan the project initially, including allocation of resources and setting a budget. Project Engineers liaise with stakeholders involved in the project and manage staff and contractors. You’ll ensure the project runs smoothly and deal with any issues that arise.

Project Engineers should be very organised and able to manage their time well. You’ll need to be a good problem solver and work with a budget and a deadline. Project Engineers should be able to communicate well with their team and display strong leadership abilities. Attention to detail is important and you should be able to work to a plan.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $114,400
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a project engineer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Master of Engineering (Mechanical)

On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Civil and Structural Engineering)

On Campus, Online
36 months
$37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)

On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)

Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Graduate Certificate in Hydrogen Engineering and Management

Online
6 months
$5,634
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Structural)

Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Foundations

Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Safety Instrumentation Systems for Process Industries

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamental E & I Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Mechanical Engineering

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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