TL;DR
Engineer salaries in Egypt for 2026 range from EGP 8,000-25,000 for fresh graduates to EGP 40,000-80,000 for project managers, with oil and gas paying 30-50% above average. Egypt holds the largest contracting-company base in the Arab region, and its national mega-project experience is recognized across the Gulf - making it an ideal springboard. The majors take applications through career portals and email, and the guide ends with a directory of 91 companies with application contacts.
The scale of Egypt's market
Egypt holds the largest contracting-company base in the Arab region: general contracting, engineering consulting, real-estate development, MEP, oil and gas, power, and infrastructure. The national mega-projects and relentless real-estate expansion mean permanent demand for engineers across every specialty - and Egyptian mega-project experience is recognized in the Gulf, making it an ideal launch pad.
How much do engineers earn in Egypt in 2026?
| Career level | Approx. monthly salary (EGP) |
|---|---|
| Fresh-graduate engineer | 8,000 - 25,000 |
| 5 years' experience | 20,000 - 40,000 |
| Project manager | 40,000 - 80,000 |
| Oil & gas sector | 30-50% above average |
What do Egypt's major companies ask for?
- Design software fluency: AutoCAD, Revit, BIM
- Professional certifications: PMP, LEED, OSHA
- Strong English, especially for international firms and joint ventures
- Mega-project exposure, even as training
In a market Egypt's size, standing out isn't a luxury: thousands of engineers graduate yearly, and the gap between you and them starts at first glance at your CV. Build a professional ATS-compatible CV on Taqdeem free, in Arabic or English.
Build your CV free nowThe Egypt contracting companies directory with application contacts
We've compiled 91 contracting and engineering companies operating in Egypt - from Arab Contractors, Orascom, and Hassan Allam to the oil-and-gas and consulting firms. Click "Show contact details" next to any company, and when emailing a recruitment inbox make your subject line explicit with your specialty and years of experience.
Important notice
Contact data is compiled from public sources and may change - always verify on the company's official site before applying. Applying for jobs is always free; never pay a middleman.
Your next step: a strong CV, then apply to the companies above - today, not tomorrow.
Build your CV, then applyThe full list: 91 employers
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ACE Moharram Bakhoum
Acrow Misr
Advanced Management for Construction
AECOM Egypt
Al Ahram Contracting & Construction
Al Marasem International For Development
Al Motaheda for Contracting
AL-HASSAN Construction Co.
Alexandria Construction Company
American International Contractors, Inc.
AMG Al Amar Consulting Group S.A.
Arabian Construction Company
Arabian MEP Contracting
Archrete
Arcon Group
ASGC Egypt
AtkinsRéalis Egypt
BIC for Contracting & Construction
City Edge Developments
Concord Engineering & Contracting
Concrete Plus
Consolidated Contractors Company
CRC Dorra (Dorra Group)
Dar Al-Handasah
Delta Contracting
DETAC
DMA Group
ECG Engineering Consultants Group
EGEC Group
EGYPTROL Engineering Services
EHAF Consulting Engineers
EICONS Construction
El Hazek Construction
EL TAHHAN Piling and Construction Company
Elecon
Elsewedy Electric
Emaar Misr
Engineering Company for Integrated Projects
ENPPI
EPCON Contracting
EPE MEP Contracting
Eximco
Gama Construction Company
Hamza Associates
Hassan Allam Holding
Hebeish Group
Hill International
Industrial Engineering Company for Construction and Development (ICON)
Inertia Egypt
INFRA Group
Kharafi National SAE
Khatib & Alami Egypt
Madinet Nasr Housing & Development
Madkour Group
Major Construction Egypt
Mas Construction
MEGA for Construction and Industries
Memaar Al Morshedy
Metawee Group
Misr Italia Properties
Mott MacDonald Egypt
Mountain View (DMG)
NEWGIZA For Real Estate and Development
Okoplan Engineering Consultations
Orascom Construction PLC
Palm Hills Developments
Petrojet
PGESCo
Pinnacle Construction Projects
Pinnacle Misr
Qontrac
Raafat Miller Consulting (RMC)
REDCON Construction
Rowad Modern Engineering
Sabbour Consulting
Safwa for Contracting & Construction
Samcrete Engineers & Contractors
Shaker Consultancy Group
SIAC Construction
Sigma Contractors
SODIC
Studio International Engineering Consultants
Talaat Moustafa Group
Tatweer Misr
The Arab Contractors
The Egyptian Contracting Co. (Al Abd)
Universal Contracting (UNICO)
Wadi Degla Developments
Wadi Degla Holding
Worley Egypt
Xervon Egypt S.A.E
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Frequently asked questions
Which engineering sectors pay most in Egypt?
Oil and gas at 30-50% above average, followed by project management at the majors.
Is Egyptian experience recognized in the Gulf?
Yes - national mega-project experience and names like Orascom and Hassan Allam carry real weight with Saudi, Emirati, and Qatari employers.
How do I apply to Arab Contractors or Orascom?
Through the official careers portal or the recruitment email in the directory above, with a clean PDF CV - build one free on Taqdeem.
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