Project Engineer, Lead
Astrion Group
Dahlgren, VA · $144k–$216k a year · Posted October 30, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $179,500 a year. Across 325 open project engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $86,500 to $115,000 and the median is $103,500. That is 73% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among engineers, all other is little observed so far. Measured exposure for engineers, all other: 7% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
OverviewProject Engineer, LeadLOCATION: Dahlgren, VAJOB STATUS: Full-timeCLEARANCE: Secret TRAVEL: Up to 25%SALARY RANGE: $143,500 - $215,500Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our team supporting NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. This role provides...