Project Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

A Project Engineer in the manufacturing industry is responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of projects within the company. They are involved in the planning, design, and implementation phases of projects, working closely with other departments to ensure that the projects are completed within the set timelines and budgets. Their duties may include conducting feasibility studies, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring that all project activities comply with company policies and regulations. They also play a crucial role in identifying and resolving issues that may impact the successful completion of the project.

To be successful in this role, a Project Engineer should have strong technical knowledge, excellent project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. They should be well-versed in various manufacturing processes and systems, and have a good understanding of quality standards and safety regulations in the industry. A bachelor's degree in engineering is typically required, and some employers may prefer candidates with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Prior to becoming a Project Engineer, a person may have roles such as a Junior Engineer, Process Engineer, or Quality Assurance Engineer within the manufacturing industry.

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Manufacturing Engineer- AeroMotion

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineer- AeroMotion (Job Number: 330684) Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We...

Principal/Manufacturing Engineer - Space Systems NEW

  • Sterling, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sterling, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago

Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout....

Field Operations Engineer NEW

  • Fort Meade, MD (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Meade, MD (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago

Field Operations Engineer Two Six Technologies Today Top Secret Unspecified Polygraph Engineering - Mechanical Fort Meade, MD (ON-SITE/OFFICE) At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and...

Senior Business Process Engineer

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

Job Family : Strategy & Transformation Consulting Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do : Our Senior Business Process Engineers support...

Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Promote lean manufacturing, participate in or lead process improvement initiatives, identify improvement opportunities for safety, cost, ergonomics, quality, and process capability improvements....

Senior Process Engineer

  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Process Engineer to join our IT Service Management (ITSM) team. The Process Engineer will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and...

Senior Mission Operations Engineer

  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the...

Manufacturing Engineer II

  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago

. * Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives. * Identify areas for improvement, implement process enhancements, and drive cost reduction, waste elimination, and quality improvement...

ML Operations Engineer (TS/SCI with CI poly)

  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago

Maxar is seeking a Machine Learning Operations Engineer to support the development and integration of various intelligence capabilities into a test and subsequently operational environment....

Process Engineer

  • Columbia, MD (24 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (24 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 8 days ago

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute...

Process Engineer

  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 8 days ago

About Us AlexRenew is one of the most advanced wastewater utilities in the United States, serving over 300,000 customers in Alexandria, VA, and parts of Fairfax County. Each year, our facility...

ML Operations Engineer (TS/SCI with CI poly)

  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 9 days ago

Maxar is seeking a Machine Learning Operations Engineer to support the development and integration of various intelligence capabilities into a test and subsequently operational environment....

Data Center Technical Operations Engineer II

  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 9 days ago

TEKsystems is partnering with a client looking for a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer. This is a 6-month contract, and the position is 100% onsite in Herndon, VA. The role involves...

Senior Network Operations Engineer

  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 9 days ago

This position is for our large Software client located in Herndon, VA. This person must be able to go onsite 3x per week. The Network Engineer will be responsible for the overall evaluation,...

Process Engineer

  • Fort Meade, MD (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fort Meade, MD (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities We are seeking a Process Engineer to provide enterprise-focused engineering support to a government customer. You will apply process improvement (Pl), engineering methodologies,...

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Salary for Project Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Project Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Project Engineers in Washington, DC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.5%
High School or GED
28.0%
Master's Degree
16.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.1%
Associate's Degree
10.0%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Project Engineers in Washington, DC
1-2 years
30.8%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
15.4%
2-4 years
11.5%
4-6 years
11.5%
8-10 years
7.7%
6-8 years
3.8%



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