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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$150K - $180K *

Engage with customers to transform complex AI challenges into scalable solutions. Lead technical deployments, collaborate on product strategies, and foster executive relationships while ensuring top-n...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by building a sophisticated treasury infrastructure that champions safety and transparency across a complex, multi-entity platform, while executing and modernizing critical cash manag...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $95K *

Engineer detailed electrical and control designs for diverse water technologies, ensuring quality and safety while supporting cross-functional teams in project execution, risk management, and complian...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $90K *

Drive business analytics by collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess requirements, enhance operations, and support strategic initiatives through data-driven insights and presentations at al...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $160K *

Shape the future of mine waste management. Lead teams and collaborate on geotechnical designs, ensuring safety and innovation in tailings and water dam projects within multi-disciplinary environments...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $190K *

Partner with us to lead major service projects, ensuring delivery, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profit management, while utilizing your strong project management and engineering expertise...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$131K - $237K *

Execute the integration of requirements management tools, ensuring end-to-end traceability in a complex systems engineering environment. Collaborate across engineering teams to enhance traceability, q...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative products, enhancing platform functionality and user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor others, and implement best practices to drive the...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to develop, implement, and enhance quality assurance strategies for a critical identity management program, ensuring secure and scalable software solutions meet industry standards...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of construction by leading layout teams, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across multiple projects, while fostering a collaborative and safety-focused environment in a dynamic setting...

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3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate propulsion engineering by leveraging advanced CAE analyses for cutting-edge vehicle systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and expedite development acr...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's focused on driving sales growth for a leading product line. This role involves building relationships, managing accounts, and staying ahead of market trends in a remote capacity wit...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$158K - $180K *

Play a key role in developing scalable, secure applications that enhance clinician and client experiences. Collaborate across teams to architect innovative solutions in the mental health space, shapin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Innovate in electrical design for utility-scale solar projects. Take ownership of deliverables, lead design reviews, and shape processes. Collaborate with teams and mentor juniors in a growing environ...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $150K *

Lead the charge in ensuring 24x7 cloud infrastructure health across hybrid environments, driving incident resolution, SLO engineering, and operational excellence through collaboration and automation a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $222K *

Join our team to lead the charge in license renewal and implementation activities within the nuclear industry, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering innovation across various power plant...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $185K *

Unlock business growth by leading technical scoping, managing client relations, and guiding consultants. This hybrid role integrates project management with hands-on consulting to ensure accurate prop...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at user adoption initiatives for modern federal survey data platforms. Lead change management and training activities ensuring smooth transitions with a focus on stakeholder engage...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to environmental compliance and project management, overseeing assessments and remediation efforts for diverse clients. Balance office and field work while mentoring junio...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Optimize energy efficiency initiatives by conducting audits, modeling energy consumption, and recommending conservation measures. Drive project execution and ensure successful implementation of energy...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$82K - $88K *

Contribute to advanced technology projects, providing technical skills and insights to design, develop, and analyze complex systems and equipment, while collaborating with a team of innovative profess...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $221K *

Shape the future of digital workplaces by leading endpoint engineering, driving technology innovation, and fostering operational excellence across diverse teams, enhancing employee experience in a sec...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead project teams in executing diverse technical assessments and analyses. Manage onsite activities and client interactions while ensuring compliance with quality standards and timely deliverables ac...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $210K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading cross-functional teams to implement architectural objectives and improve execution effectiveness within the IT Factory platform ecosystem, ensuring high-quality...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the vision and execution of a 2D/3D design tool to enhance user experience, leveraging innovative workflows and robust metrics while collaborating closely with engineering, design, and various b...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.