Project Engineer
Job Description
Project Engineer Jobs in Chennai – Waste Management & Landfill Reclamation
Job at a glance
| Location | Chennai |
|---|---|
| Salary | ₹50,000–₹1,50,000 per month |
| Experience | About 4 years (as listed), in project planning and site coordination |
| Qualification | Diploma or B.E. in any specialisation |
| Project type | Large-scale waste management and landfill reclamation |
| Job type | Full time |
Job overview
A Chennai-based employer is hiring a Project Engineer to execute large-scale waste-management and landfill-reclamation projects. The role is responsible for delivering projects on quality, cost and timeline, from planning through closure. The listed pay is ₹50,000–₹1,50,000 per month for a full-time position.
Landfill reclamation and waste-management projects run across multiple site teams, contractors and clients at once, so the job needs strong planning and reporting discipline. Candidates with a Diploma or B.E. in any specialisation and experience running sites and schedules are a good fit.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee project planning and execution
- Manage project budgets and schedules
- Coordinate with clients and cross-functional stakeholders
- Track project risks and make sure they are closed on time
- Maintain quality, cost and timeline control across workstreams
- Prepare project progress reports for clients and management
Qualifications and experience
Requirements
- Diploma or B.E. in any specialisation
- Experience in project planning, reporting and stakeholder coordination
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and site teams
- The listing shows about 4 years of experience
Skills that help
- Scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera, or strong Excel planning
- Site safety awareness and contractor coordination
- Clear written progress reporting
- Comfort working on open sites in all weather
Project engineer jobs in Chennai’s infrastructure sector
Chennai and the wider Tamil Nadu region run a steady pipeline of urban infrastructure and environmental projects, and waste management and legacy landfill reclamation are a growing part of that work. Project engineers who can deliver on budget and keep clients informed build experience that leads to project manager and site-in-charge roles. Site leaders in the city can also look at the Supervisor role in Chennai.
How to prepare for the interview
- Bring one or two projects where you controlled budget and schedule, with the numbers
- Explain how you track risks and close them before they delay the project
- Describe how you coordinate several site teams and contractors at once
- Show a sample progress report or tracker you have used with a client
Career path
Project engineers on environmental and infrastructure projects typically grow into senior project engineer, project manager and project head roles. Experience in waste management and landfill reclamation is a specialist niche, which can make you stand out for future municipal and private-sector environmental projects.
Frequently asked questions
What qualification is required for this Project Engineer job in Chennai?
A Diploma or B.E. in any specialisation.
What kind of projects will I work on?
Large-scale waste-management and landfill-reclamation projects.
What is the salary range?
The listing shows ₹50,000–₹1,50,000 per month.
Can diploma holders apply?
Yes. The listing accepts a Diploma or B.E. in any specialisation, along with experience in project planning, reporting and stakeholder coordination.
How to apply
Log in as a candidate on iTroSys and apply through the Project Engineer listing. You can also browse all jobs in Chennai.
