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 - $145K *

Bring your expertise to lead complex civil engineering projects, guiding design and construction efforts for educational facilities. Collaborate with architects, engineers, and municipal bodies to ens...

1 week ago

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

$85K *

Drive successful construction oversight by ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in field operations. Collaborate with teams to manage project execution, track outcomes, and develop relationships w...

1 month ago

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

$85K *

Unlock potential by joining our team as a Field Engineer, where you will lead safety initiatives, manage project operations, and ensure quality in the heavy civil construction industry while gaining v...

1 month ago

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

$85K *

Champion safety and quality in construction projects while overseeing and supporting field operations, ensuring effective planning, inspection, and coordination, and fostering positive stakeholder rel...

1 month ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Deliver innovative process engineering solutions for complex projects while coordinating multidisciplinary teams. This role involves leadership in design, ensuring compliance with industry standards...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Drive impactful engineering solutions by leading process design for complex projects. Your expertise will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards while meeting clien...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $123K *

Accelerate progress at diverse tunnel engineering projects across Canada and beyond. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and analyze innovative solutions, enhance safety, and support transit inf...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$112K - $169K *

Lead complex engineering projects, overseeing design, analysis, and simulations. Engage with teams to deliver innovative solutions and resolve technical challenges, ensuring project timelines and qual...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining mechanical engineering by designing cutting-edge equipment. Collaborate on innovative projects and leverage advanced CAD software to create solutions for complex engineer...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $98K *

Shape the future of aviation projects by managing timelines, resources, and quality standards to ensure successful completion while enhancing customer relations and internal communications. Drive effi...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine software verification for safety-critical avionics, driving compliance with DO-178C standards. Lead and mentor a team, ensuring rigorous testing and certification for DAL A projects, while m...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $260K *

Lead the charge in managing transportation engineering projects, guiding them from initial design to construction. Drive project scope, schedule, and budgets while collaborating with multidisciplinary...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$126K - $167K *

Transform your future by leading a dynamic team of electrical engineers in our Mission Critical Department. Elevate project outcomes while driving accountability, fostering growth, and cultivating inn...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to coordinate capital projects, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and project standards while driving effective communication and project execution acr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in providing engineering support for undersea warfare systems, overseeing testing, evaluation, and lifecycle management to ensure operational readiness and effective sustainment for fl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Lead the delivery of complex highway projects, enhancing client relationships and driving business growth. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project outcomes while mentorin...

North Bay, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Drive automation and production-line electrical design and integration efforts. Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance and delivering innovative safety syste...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $260K *

Elevate transportation initiatives by managing roadway improvement projects, ensuring design excellence from concept to construction, while overseeing budgets and schedules alongside business developm...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Transform control system designs and implementations while collaborating closely with clients and project teams. Lead technical efforts, develop programs, and train personnel to ensure seamless operat...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in automation design and implementation, ensuring seamless control system functionality while collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and team members to deliver innovative solutions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with hands-on automation projects, designing and implementing control systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and enhance operational e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape infrastructure projects by leading design teams, managing budgets, and ensuring client satisfaction. Your expertise will drive innovative solutions while mentoring junior staff and collaborating...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing integrated design projects, guiding a multi-disciplinary team to meet client objectives while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule alignment across diverse industries...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Drive organizational success by leading architecture initiatives that optimize technology investments and enhance operational effectiveness across products and services. Partner with stakeholders to d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing electro-mechanical systems for a space grade program, ensuring excellence in technical execution, integration, and cross-functional collaboration within a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.