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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$147K - $175K *

Join an established engineering team to lead innovative electrical distribution designs and ensure utility projects excel. Drive enhancements in reliability, coordinate stakeholder integration, and me...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $185K *

Innovate systems engineering by bridging communications physics and software integration, ensuring high performance and resilience in live networks. Lead technical integrations in a challenging and co...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$67K - $110K *

Discover a fulfilling career in engineering as you gain hands-on experience through comprehensive training, travel, and professional mentorship, shaping your expertise in complex turbine systems and c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$67K - $110K *

Lead the charge in developing technical expertise while gaining hands-on experience in field engineering. Engage in extensive training and travel to support power generation projects, ensuring the saf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Shape and deliver complex IT projects by employing Agile methodologies, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with business strategies to drive innovation and organizational change...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performance team of SCADA engineers, guiding complex system deployments for large-scale data centers while ensuring quality and technical excellence across multiple...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading complex IT projects! Leverage your extensive experience to drive cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business strategies while navigating challenges in a fas...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $192K *

Elevate your career by leading software delivery strategies and developing reusable components. Mentor teams through coding best practices while collaborating with business leaders to deliver impactfu...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $138K *

Grow your career with a vital role in designing and maintaining telephony systems, enhancing customer experiences by optimizing Cisco UC, PCCE, and Five9 infrastructures, while collaborating with cros...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $250K *

Transform customer experiences by integrating cloud infrastructures into Vantage. Collaborate with Account Executives to guide clients through technical processes, ensuring seamless integration and va...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation infrastructure by designing innovative roadway projects. Collaborate with a diverse group of professionals while enhancing safety and efficiency...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of transportation by designing innovative infrastructure projects. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance roadway safety, intersection design, and multimodal facilities...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a large-scale automation project as the executive leader driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality align with customer expectations and business objecti...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $284K *

Elevate autonomous driving evaluation by leading a high-performing team that shapes and implements metrics, workflows, and analysis systems to ensure robust, data-driven decisions enhance AV safety an...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering design for protection and control systems, collaborating across teams. Utilize 7+ years of expertise in utilities to create comprehensive design packages while nurturing...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $250K *

Transform mission critical operations as a Senior Mechanical Advisor, managing commissioning services, conducting audits, and providing technical training and guidance to ensure operational efficiency...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Architect scalable people systems to empower teams for growth while fostering a positive culture. Collaborate with leadership to develop talent strategies that attract, engage, and retain top performe...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $135K *

Unlock potential by driving program management excellence within an innovative AI engineering team. Coordinate large projects and ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and seamless operations in a...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive technical excellence, enhance developer experience, and inspire a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement while deliverin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $175K *

Drive human factors engineering strategies to enhance safety at a pioneering nuclear recycling facility, ensuring effective personnel operations and reducing human error through interdisciplinary coll...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

Join our team to design and enhance material handling systems, focusing on innovative conveyor and sortation solutions. Collaborate with various teams to meet customer expectations, manage projects, a...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $119K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing risks, resources, and relationships, ensuring compliance with established methodologies while guiding teams to deliver high-quality results in an effective and co...

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Reposted 3 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading Power Systems engineering for innovative reactor projects. Drive design and coordination across disciplines and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and safety in a first-of-a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $119K *

Unlock potential by leading project management initiatives, ensuring compliance with established methodologies, and driving continuous improvement in processes and team collaboration. Manage risks and...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$77K - $128K *

Join a team that's paving the way in systems engineering for global communications. Contribute to innovative modeling projects, collaborate with experts, and ensure mission success through meticulous...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.