Project Engineer Salary in Canada
Project Engineer Salary Range
$77,830
$108,665
Low Range
High Range
Midpoint
This salary range represents a national benchmark in CAD. Regional salary adjustment factors can be applied below to estimate how compensation may shift by province or territory.
Salary benchmarks are based on a mix of TQR internal data and external market research for specialized manufacturing and technical roles in Canada.
Project Engineer salaries in the Packaging Manufacturing industry typically range from $77,830 to $108,665, with a midpoint of $91,850. Compensation varies based on engineering experience, capital project execution, equipment installation and commissioning, manufacturing process optimization, CAD proficiency, Lean Manufacturing expertise, and overall responsibility for project delivery and plant performance.
What the Salary Percentiles Mean
The following range has been generated based on real salary data across North America.
$77,830
$108,665
$77,830
25th percentile
Employees in this section often have a lower level of experience or skills and
are still growing into their role. This role may also be at a small to medium-sized business.
$91,850
50th percentile
Employees in this section typically demonstrate the required level of experience plus many skills that are deemed an asset. This role is likely at a medium-sized business.
$108,665
75th percentile
Employees in this section typically demonstrate a higher-level of expertise and/or enhanced qualifications. They should also have a proven track record and cultural fit. This role is likely at a larger business.
Regional Salary Adjustments
Salary ranges can vary by region based on cost of living, labor competition, industry concentration, and talent availability. The map below shows regional adjustment factors that can be applied to the national salary benchmark as a directional guide.
Factors That Affect an Project Engineer’s Salary
Project Engineer compensation can vary based on engineering experience, project complexity, manufacturing environment, capital project responsibility, technical expertise, and continuous improvement scope. Employers may need to adjust compensation when the role includes equipment commissioning, facility expansions, process optimization, CAD design, Lean Manufacturing initiatives, or significant responsibility for capital project execution and operational performance.
Project Engineer Job Description:
A Project Engineer plans, coordinates, and executes engineering projects that support packaging manufacturing operations, including equipment installations, process improvements, facility upgrades, and capital investments. This role helps companies improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, product quality, safety, and overall plant performance by providing technical expertise and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives.
Project Engineers often work closely with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, operations, procurement, supply chain, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and outside vendors. Their work may include developing project plans, supporting equipment design and commissioning, optimizing manufacturing processes, managing capital projects, troubleshooting technical issues, reviewing engineering documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. In a manufacturing environment, the role combines strong engineering knowledge with project execution and cross-functional collaboration.
Project Engineers are expected to understand how engineering projects impact production, quality, safety, cost, and operational efficiency. Strong candidates typically combine engineering expertise with project management skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, communication, and continuous improvement knowledge to successfully deliver projects that improve manufacturing performance and support long-term business growth.
Common Responsibilities:
Planning, coordinating, and executing capital projects, equipment installations, facility upgrades, and engineering initiatives.
Developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, technical specifications, and implementation plans to ensure successful project delivery.
Monitoring project progress, managing risks, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
Supporting the design, installation, commissioning, validation, and startup of manufacturing equipment and production lines.
Evaluating manufacturing processes and implementing engineering solutions to improve productivity, quality, safety, reliability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Conducting root cause analysis and supporting corrective actions to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency.
Coordinating with contractors, OEMs, suppliers, and consultants to support engineering projects and equipment installations.
Reviewing engineering drawings, equipment specifications, layouts, and technical documentation to ensure project accuracy and compliance.
Ensuring compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, engineering standards, and company safety policies.
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TQR recruits for specialized roles across packaging, industrial automation, manufacturing, food production, life sciences, and related technical markets. Current openings may include engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and plant leadership roles.
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