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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$175K - $200K *

Grow your career by leading 24/7 remote operations, ensuring critical infrastructure reliability across a national data center portfolio while building a high-performing team in an innovative environm...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Empower our engineering team to enhance support for partners through streamlined processes, incident management, and self-service tools, fostering efficient operations while tackling complex technical...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation in fiber optic communication by leading the design and development of high-speed transceivers, collaborating with engineering teams to address complex network switch connectivity chal...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$82K - $134K *

Drive a high-performing design team, ensuring effective workload management and continuous improvement across engineering disciplines while fostering team member development and successful project exe...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $225K *

Grow your career with us by leading the engineering strategy for our innovative, data lineage platform. Drive a collaborative team, enhance deployment practices, and ensure product excellence for regu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex automation projects, balancing customer relationships, financial management, and team leadership. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful project exec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $126K *

Engineer innovative structural solutions for Renewable and Utility projects. Drive project phases with engineering expertise, responsible for designs and coordination. Collaborate with multidisciplina...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Drive impact by delivering high-quality technical assistance for energy projects, ensuring compliance and precision through data analysis and collaborative strategies in a dynamic engineering environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development and execution of engineering initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams from concept to deployment while ensuring compliance, scalability, and risk management throughout the...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead and oversee commissioning activities for data center projects, ensuring alignment with project specifications, operational readiness, and stakeholder engagement across the project lifecycle. Driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$220K - $275K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers while overseeing technical execution. Drive innovative solutions and maintain coding practices, ensuring professional development and project delivery, all within a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex implementation projects, driving alignment across teams and stakeholders while ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction and financial success. Mentor others while improving tools and pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$215K - $300K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of product engineering, leading a global team to innovate and deliver customer-centric software solutions while aligning technical with business goals for impactfu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $250K *

Help us redefine AI integration by leading engineering teams to build innovative AI systems and standards, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence in a high-impact role that shap...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative fire protection engineering solutions by ensuring compliance with global standards and codes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance fire protection in Battery Energy S...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $125K *

Join a team that drives innovation in geographic information systems while leading cross-functional developers in an Agile environment. Your expertise will enhance project management for significant m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $160K *

Drive estimating excellence by crafting competitive EPC proposals for high-voltage electrical projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risks and develop strategies while mentoring j...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the integration of BMS and controls systems for data centers, ensuring seamless communication between key systems. Own programming, troubleshooting, and collaboration with teams to guarantee oper...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive complex electrical utility projects by leading pre-commissioning activities. Act as the primary client interface, manage project execution, and ensure compliance while fostering effective collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Optimize BIM processes by leading design teams, developing standards, and ensuring effective execution on industrial and water projects while fostering collaboration and innovation in VDC practices...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$78K - $95K *

Shape the future of building automation and electrical monitoring systems by providing technical support in design, integration, and collaboration with diverse engineering teams in a remote work setti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing industry-leading transmission planning expertise, guiding technical direction, and mentoring emerging engineers in a fully remote role that impacts the effectiveness o...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$225K - $265K *

Drive the growth of an engineering team focused on web application discovery, leading strategy and execution in a complex environment. Mentor engineers while ensuring high-quality deliverables and fos...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer automation solutions in customer environments to streamline processes, integrate systems, and empower teams. Collaborate across departments to build standards that advance enterprise services...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Contribute to optimizing project performance tracking for global data center construction. Collaborate with teams to gather, analyze, and report on project data, developing KPIs and tools that enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.