ingénieur de projet
The English phrase "project engineer" is translated into French as ingénieur de projet.
The term refers to a professional engineer responsible for managing the technical aspects of a specific project.
Which one should you use?
While ingénieur de projet is the standard term for a project engineer, Ingénieur chef de projet is used specifically to mean "chief project engineer".
Did you know?
- In medieval French, the word engigneor actually meant a 'deceiver' or someone who used trickery, which is a completely different sense than the modern technical term.
- In France, you cannot legally call yourself an ingénieur unless you have graduated from a recognized engineering school, as the title is protected by law.
- While an ingénieur de projet handles technical execution, a chef de projet is often a non-engineer who manages the budget and timeline.
Examples in context
- L'ingénieur de projet est responsable de la planification et de l'exécution de projets complexes.The project engineer is responsible for planning and executing complex projects.
- Notre entreprise a récemment recruté un ingénieur de projet expérimenté pour gérer nos projets internationaux.Our company has recently hired an experienced project engineer to manage our international projects.
- Il travaille comme ingénieur de projet.He works as a project engineer.
- Nous cherchons un ingénieur de projet qualifié.We are looking for a qualified project engineer.
- L'ingénieur de projet doit suivre le planning.The project engineer must follow the schedule.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are discussing a job opening at their company.
- EmmaLucas, as-tu vu l'offre pour l'ingénieur de projet ?Lucas, did you see the job opening for the project engineer?
- LucasOui, je pense que c'est un poste intéressant.Yes, I think it is an interesting position.
- EmmaJe vais postuler pour être l'ingénieur de projet.I am going to apply to be the project engineer.
- LucasC'est une excellente idée, Emma !That is a great idea, Emma!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, ingénieur, projet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
