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10 of the Most Popular Types of Cost Engineer Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications that you need to become a cost engineer start with a college degree. However, some employers are willing to accept equivalent experience in their industry. You can learn the skills for this career by earning a bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field, such as civil or industrial engineering. You can also enter this field by earning a degree in accounting, math, or construction management. Some cost engineers have a technical degree and experience in their industry. If you follow this route, you should expect to spend several years in a lower position while you learn the skills necessary to be a cost engineer.

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Top Types Of Cost Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Cost Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Construction Cost Engineer

    Salary range: $81,000 - $114,000

    Construction Cost Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Construction Cost Engineer jobs pay between $81,000 (25th percentile) and $114,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Construction Cost Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Vehicle Cost Engineer

    Salary range: $86,000 - $86,500

    Vehicle Cost Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Vehicle Cost Engineer jobs pay between $86,000 (25th percentile) and $86,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Vehicle Cost Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Senior Cost Control Engineer

    Salary range: $81,000 - $114,000

    Senior Cost Control Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Senior Cost Control Engineer jobs pay between $81,000 (25th percentile) and $114,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Cost Control Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Centum

    Salary range: $108,500 - $153,500

    Centum is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Centum jobs pay between $108,500 (25th percentile) and $153,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Centum job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Product Review Engineer

    Salary range: $88,000 - $205,000

    Product Review Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Product Review Engineer jobs pay between $88,000 (25th percentile) and $205,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Product Review Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Denso Engineering

    Salary range: $47,000 - $72,000

    Denso Engineering is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Denso Engineering jobs pay between $47,000 (25th percentile) and $72,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Denso Engineering job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Lng Engineer

    Salary range: $64,000 - $117,000

    Lng Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Lng Engineer jobs pay between $64,000 (25th percentile) and $117,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Lng Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Construction Cost Control

    Salary range: $45,000 - $166,500

    Construction Cost Control is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Construction Cost Control jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $166,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Construction Cost Control job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Control Systems Engineer

    Salary range: $84,000 - $126,500

    A control systems engineer’s duties include designing, building and maintaining instrumentation, monitors, and other equipment used to control complex systems. Some examples of these control systems include navigation networks, production machinery gauges, and computer system monitors. It is the control systems engineer’s job to maintain safe and efficient field operation of the equipment and to ensure the safety of those utilizing the equipment. These skilled engineers are typically well versed in mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineering concepts and design.

  • Plm Engineer

    Salary range: $83,500 - $155,000

    Plm Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Plm Engineer jobs pay between $83,500 (25th percentile) and $155,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Plm Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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