Chief Engineer Jobs at Ladders

Looking for high paying Chief Engineer jobs? You've come to the right place. At Ladders, we specialize in providing access to the most lucrative positions available today, all vetted and from top companies.

Why Choose a Career as a Chief Engineer?

Chief Engineers are paramount in the design and development process in many industries. They steer the technical direction of projects, making significant contributions to the companies they work for.

Preparation for Chief Engineer Jobs

As you can expect, these jobs require a high level of technical skill and experience. Most advertised positions look for candidates with a strong background in engineering, team management, and strategic planning.

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$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's pioneering reliability strategies for automated warehouse operations, ensuring peak performance and safety during startup and expansion. Drive enterprise-wide initiatives that enhan...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $193K *

Lead impactful dam projects as a Senior Project Manager, collaborating with experts to tackle engineering challenges, enhance community resilience, and promote sustainability while overseeing project...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $215K *

Lead digital engineering initiatives by mentoring teams and shaping strategy. Engage in architecture and execution to meet customer needs, while ensuring high quality and scalability in solutions. Dri...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the user experience in renewable energy software by leading design improvements and enhancing workflows. Collaborate with a dedicated team to create impactful, customer-driven solutions that d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of field engineering by leading technical support, training, and quality assurance efforts. Drive continuous improvement while ensuring top-tier service and communication with clients...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing technical leadership and mentoring in building structural engineering projects, enhancing team expertise, ensuring quality standards, and driving innovative solutions for...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$184K - $194K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in engineering, driving innovation and program execution while strategically aligning technical initiatives and overseeing a multi-functional team to ensure suc...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and maintain state-of-the-art SCADA systems for renewable energy and data centers. Enhance operational efficiency through technical expertise and problem-solving in a dynamic setting...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Design and develop large-scale mechanical systems for critical water infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high performance and reliability. Utilize engineering...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, multi-faceted programs from award to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while driving cross-functional collaboration and continuous im...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Drive AI-accelerated migration capabilities for law firms with a focus on architecting and implementing scalable, repeatable migration processes while leading a dedicated engineering team to ensure hi...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $138K *

Transform mission-critical outcomes as a Senior Systems Engineer with expertise in MBSE and digital engineering. Drive program milestones, mentor junior engineers, and lead complex systems engineering...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Advance project execution by coordinating diverse teams and overseeing budgets, schedules, and safety compliance to ensure successful project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction throughout all phase...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with dynamic leadership in transportation engineering. Drive impactful projects in highways, bridges, and traffic while managing teams and exceeding client expectations in a collabora...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation engineering through innovative projects and leadership in Highway, Bridge, or Traffic disciplines, while enhancing our impactful practices acros...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $159K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software for satellite products, driving design and implementation across front and back-end systems in a collaborative engineering team. Embrace new technolog...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as you lead energy efficiency projects, collaborate with teams, and provide technical expertise in a dynamic environment focused on residential energy solutions and renewable tec...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $128K *

Shape the future of enterprise customer support by providing technical and operational solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance product functionality and improve customer experience throug...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $128K *

Champion the future of hybrid enterprise environments with expert technical support for Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes. Engage in complex troubleshooting while enhancing CI/CD pipelines for seamless a...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Inspire innovation as you lead electrical design efforts for renewable projects, ensuring compliance with standards while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams for effective solutions...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $218K *

Serve as a key technical liaison, delivering customized unmanned solutions and ensuring operational excellence while collaborating with diverse clients and teams in the unmanned systems domain...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $300K *

Manage physical design for System-on-Chips, optimizing performance through RTL-to-GDSII execution, design convergence, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful tapeout readiness and rob...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $300K *

Drive the future of integrated circuit design by leading physical implementation of SoCs, optimizing performance, and ensuring robust methodologies through cross-functional collaboration and advanced...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion technical success in our dynamic GTM team, leading product demonstrations, managing POCs, and ensuring seamless customer onboarding while collaborating closely with sales and engineering to d...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape organizational quality by leading process modernization projects, fostering team collaboration, and leveraging QA best practices to enhance service delivery and project outcomes across multiple...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the role of a Chief Engineer?question toggle

    A Chief Engineer is in charge of an organization's research and development department. They work to develop new products, ensure equipment and processes comply with safety regulations, and oversee staff.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Chief Engineer?question toggle

    Most Chief Engineers have a college degree in an engineering field. Some employers might also require a postgraduate degree. Furthermore, a considerable number of years of experience working on engineering projects and managing teams is usually necessary.

  • What industries employ Chief Engineers?question toggle

    Chief Engineers are employed in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, construction, aerospace, defense, and electronics, among others.

  • How much do Chief Engineers make?question toggle

    The salary for a Chief Engineer can vary widely, but at Ladders, we focus on roles that pay $100k or more annually.