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L3HHCM20

Lead, Project Engineer

Greenville, TX · On-site

Lead, Project Engineering Job Code: 42112 Job Location: Greenville, TX Job Schedule: 9/80 The Lead Project Engineer has technical authority from Engineering Leadership to execute assigned programs.

Copeland

Lead Project Engineer

Cudahy, WI · On-site

The Lead Project Engineer serves as the technical leader for complex industrial refrigeration and gas compression projects and provides engineering leadership across multiple project teams. This role ...

Copeland

The Lead Project Engineer acts as the primary technical authority for major customer projects, leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts from concept through commissioning. In addition to ...

Copeland

Lead Project Engineer

Cudahy, WI · On-site

The Lead Project Engineer serves as the technical leader for complex industrial refrigeration and gas compression projects and provides engineering leadership across multiple project teams. This role ...

L3HHCM20

Lead, Project Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Lead, Project Engineer Job Code: 39188 Job Location: USA-UT-Salt Lake City Job Schedule: 9/80, work 9 out of every 14 days (totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off) L3Harris is ...

Copeland

Lead Project Engineer

Cudahy, WI · On-site

The Lead Project Engineer acts as the primary technical authority for major customer projects, leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts from concept through commissioning. In addition to ...

Nooter/Eriksen

Lead Project Engineer

Fenton, MO · On-site

Nooter/Eriksen is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering Team. This role is part of a team that is responsible for managing supplier subcontracts through all phases of a ...

Nooter/Eriksen

Lead Project Engineer

Fenton, MO · On-site

Nooter/Eriksen is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering Team. This role is part of a team that is responsible for managing supplier subcontracts through all phases of a ...

L3Harris Technologies

Lead, Project Engineer

Fate, TX · On-site

Lead, Project Engineering Job Code: 42112 Job Location: Greenville, TX Job Schedule: 9/80 The Lead Project Engineer has technical authority from Engineering Leadership to execute assigned programs.

Nooter/Eriksen

Lead Project Engineer

Fenton, MO · On-site

Nooter/Eriksen is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering Team. This role is part of a team that is responsible for managing supplier subcontracts through all phases of a ...

L3HHCM20

Lead, Project Engineer

Waco, TX · On-site

Lead, Project Engineer Job Code: 42169 Job Location: Waco, Tx Job Schedule: 9/80 Regular L3Harris is actively seeking a Lead, Project Engineer (PE) to support the execution of complex, specialized ...

Nooter/Eriksen

Lead Project Engineer

Fenton, MO · Hybrid

Nooter/Eriksen is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering Team. This role is part of a team that is responsible for managing supplier subcontracts through all phases of a ...

L3HHCM20

Lead, Project Engineer

Waco, TX · On-site

Lead, Project Engineering *Sign on bonus starting at $25K* Job Code : 40618 Job Location: Waco, TX Schedule: 9/80 L3Harris is actively seeking a Lead Project Engineer (PE) to support the bid and ...

L3HHCM20

Lead, Project Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$127K - $236K/yr

Lead, Project Engineer Job Code: 43398 Job Location: San Diego (on-site) Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off ...

Analygence

Lead Project Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

Tharros is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to provide senior technical leadership in support of systems engineering efforts at NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. In this role, you will lead cross-functional ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead project engineer in the United States is $55.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.19 and $62.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead project engineer?

A Lead Project Engineer is a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing engineering projects from conception to completion. They coordinate project teams, manage technical requirements, ensure timelines and budgets are met, and act as a primary point of contact between stakeholders and engineers. The role often involves problem-solving, resource management, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Lead Project Engineers play a crucial part in delivering successful projects by combining technical expertise with leadership skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead project engineer?

To thrive as a Lead Project Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, project management, and a relevant engineering degree, often supported by a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Familiarity with project management software (like MS Project or Primavera), CAD tools, and industry-specific standards is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you guide teams and manage stakeholder expectations. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the required quality standards.

What are the main challenges a lead project engineer faces when managing cross-functional teams?

A Lead Project Engineer often encounters challenges in coordinating efforts across diverse engineering disciplines, ensuring clear communication, and aligning various teams toward common project goals. Balancing technical requirements with stakeholder expectations, managing resource constraints, and adapting to shifting project priorities are also common hurdles. Success in this role typically depends on strong leadership, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to foster collaboration among team members with different expertise.

What is the difference between Lead Project Engineer vs Project Engineer?

AspectLead Project EngineerProject Engineer
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple projects, manages teams, ensures project deliverySupports project execution, handles specific tasks, reports to project managers
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, often with experience in project managementBachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentOn-site and office, coordinating with teams and clientsPrimarily on-site or office-based, assisting in project tasks

The Lead Project Engineer typically has more leadership responsibilities, overseeing entire projects and teams, while the Project Engineer focuses on supporting project tasks. Both roles require engineering credentials, but the Lead Project Engineer often has more experience and a broader scope of duties.

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Lead, Project Engineer

Greenville, TX • On-site

L3HHCM20
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Job description

Job Title: Lead, Project Engineering

Job Code: 42112

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Lead Project Engineer has technical authority from Engineering Leadership to execute assigned programs.

The individual Engineering Functional Task Leaders (Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Specialty Engineering, Logistic Engineering, Technical Publications, etc.) report to and take direction from the Lead Project Engineer for the assigned program operations.

The Lead Project Engineer is also responsible for program technical performance that extends beyond the Engineering functions (such as Manufacturing and Hangar, Dock and Line (HD&L)) to ensure technical compliance within the total operations activities. In addition, Project Engineers are the key technical interfaces to Customers and have the responsibility to interact with Customers at every phase of the program lifecycle.

Essential Functions:

  • Planning and execution of program activities
  • Documenting and approval of program plans
  • Ensuring life-cycle process adherence
  • Risk identification and management
  • Customer and Senior Leadership interaction
  • Overall program coordination during the program lifecycle

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.
  • An active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret (SCI) Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
  • Demonstrated experience in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Demonstrated experience understanding of engineering processes and policies
  • Demonstrated experience in Aircraft Integration, Test and Delivery
  • Demonstrated experience in one of the following disciplines:
    • Software/Hardware Engineering
    • Systems Engineering (including Test Engineering)
    • Project Engineering

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Demonstrated experience in leadership by being a Task Leader, IPT Leader, and/or Functional Manager, or other similar leadership roles
  • Exceptional ability to communicate with internal and external customer stakeholders
  • RC-135 Weapon System Experience
  • Exposure to control drawing specifications and aero wiring diagrams
  • Ability to find suitable substitutes for obsolete parts
  • Ability to work with many other groups including internal HW, SW, and Aero teams, along with external USAF customer and external hardware vendors
  • Experience with KVM systems
  • General knowledge of network switches, KG encryptors, RF/IF hardware, and NAS
  • Understanding of DO-160 environmental testing requirements
  • Willingness to generate system wiring diagrams and server configuration documentation
  • Understanding of L3Harris bid process.

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