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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$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing project controls by coordinating costs, schedules, and performance analysis, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial tracking and reporting across multiple contracts...

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

$63K - $111K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Controls Engineer, managing multiple contracts and driving accurate financial data to guide project management. Collaborate with teams to forecast, analyze, and enha...

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1 month ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Make your mark at the intersection of technology and partnership. Drive the implementation of innovative payment solutions, manage complex integrations, and foster strategic relationships that elevate...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of proxy solutions to optimize network traffic and security for large infrastructures, ensuring efficient and reliable operations through your extensive expertise in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Develop strategic relationships to drive growth in the business aviation market. Leverage your sales expertise to identify client needs, streamline solutions, and achieve business targets while collab...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$184K - $356K *

Engineer seamless DevOps solutions for cutting-edge data science projects, collaborating across teams to support open-source libraries. Champion CI/CD, infrastructure, and package modernization while...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Advance your career by leading trenchless rehabilitation projects while fostering relationships with clients and teams. Leverage your extensive experience to guide innovative design and management sol...

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2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative electrical solutions for hyper-scale data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Collaborate globally, leading projects and mentoring engineers while enhancing client relations...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $135K *

Join our team to drive partner enablement and technical training, enhance product demonstrations, and influence product roadmaps while engaging with customers and industry communities for innovative s...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $215K *

Grow your career with a leading team championing quality assurance in payment systems. Leverage AI methodologies to design automated testing frameworks, ensuring robust performance and zero downtime i...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you tackle maritime route optimization and vessel performance modeling, creating software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and decision-making for U.S. Government a...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$174K - $273K *

Shape the future of our Kubernetes Platform as a Principal Engineer, driving high-impact projects and guiding technical strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance security, performance, and devel...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's committed to elevating testing standards across the organization. As a key SDET leader, you'll define frameworks and build a high-bar team, leveraging AI to automate testing process...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $190K *

Lead the charge in advancing environmental investigations and remediation projects through technical excellence, strong client relationships, and strategic business development, ensuring successful ou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative electrical systems for large-scale data centers, ensuring reliability and safety. Collaborate with teams to design, implement and maintain high-density power systems while managing...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining electrical systems for large-scale data centers. Ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards while mentoring engineers and enhancing...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$176K - $332K *

Pioneer capture management for high-priority defense opportunities, leading strategic efforts from analysis to execution. Drive competitive positioning and innovative solutions to achieve sales target...

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $216K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative solutions, drive technical excellence, and foster collaboration while serving the U.S. Government in a hybrid work env...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$74K - $166K *

Transform your career by leveraging cutting-edge technology in a dynamic team that fosters innovation and quality through modern engineering practices, all within a global enterprise environment focus...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $305K *

Innovate and lead the development of autonomous software systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance vehicle safety and performance while mentoring engineers and driving technical visi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing outage management for gas and steam turbines. Drive planning, execution, and customer engagement to enhance operational excellence while leading complex proj...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $190K *

Partner with us to lead large-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring successful execution while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and driving high performance on safety, quality, and finan...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Optimize recruiting processes across Engineering, Security, and Data teams. Collaborate with leaders to streamline talent acquisition, enhance candidate experiences, and drive strategic hiring initiat...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $210K *

Elevate your career by providing essential analytical support in military healthcare facilities. This remote role involves strategic planning and policy development, ensuring effective execution for D...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $132K *

Help us shape the future of architectural support by providing innovative, technical solutions and building strong partnerships with design teams across North America. Drive education and industry kno...

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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.