Jacobs employees working as Project Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 62 ratings. This is 5% higher than the average of Project Engineer professionals at Jacobs worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Project Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at NZ$50,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Project Engineer at Jacobs is NZ$107,009 per year or NZ$51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$169,805 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$84,445 (25th percentile) and NZ$136,826 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Jacobs Project Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.