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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$85K - $106K *

Join a team that's driving project success by coordinating multiple engineering tasks, supporting project managers, and mentoring junior engineers. Leverage your expertise to satisfy technical and com...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Elevate nuclear testing processes by preparing and reviewing critical procedures to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of naval propulsion plants, coordinating efforts for compliance and qualit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $187K *

Elevate your career by managing complex structural projects in water resources. Collaborate with a skilled team to design innovative engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and engaging...

1 week ago

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

$114K - $187K *

Advance structural engineering solutions for water resource projects, ensuring high-quality design and project management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers and...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead the design and coordination of high voltage substation projects while overseeing team efforts and ensuring technical excellence. Play a crucial role in project management and problem resolution a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive engineering solutions for capital projects. Oversee project planning, design, and execution while providing guidance to a skilled team. Ensure compliance an...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Optimize quality management processes to enhance customer satisfaction and drive continuous improvement through effective audits, inspections, and proactive quality initiatives across manufacturing op...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$225K - $275K *

Shape the future of aerospace and defense as a transformative leader driving engineering excellence and innovation in a rapidly growing organization. Lead a talented team to deliver high-impact soluti...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Drive quality excellence by leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance product reliability, leveraging data-driven insights to improve performance, and collaborating with teams to achieve robus...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $98K *

Launch your career with a dynamic team, managing project estimates, bids, and contracts. Collaborate on heavy civil projects, ensuring compliance and providing essential support to achieve project suc...

1 week ago

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

$103K - $191K *

Shape high-impact engineering solutions that elevate project execution quality, ensuring compliance with standards while leveraging technical expertise in a fast-paced environment. Lead assignments, m...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of mechanical systems through innovative design and analysis. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, performance, and reliability of life-saving components...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Grow your career with transformative HVAC design in commercial and educational facilities. Lead Revit model development, mentor others, and ensure compliance while managing multiple projects and enhan...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer impactful gas hydraulic design for pipeline and facility projects, leading system capacity planning, influencing project decisions, and mentoring junior engineers while advancing engineering p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Champion robust propulsion interface and data solutions, leading a cross-functional team in delivering excellence across calibration phases, aligning technical direction and strategic business objecti...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing electrical power systems for industrial projects. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, mentor engineers, and manage client relations while contributing to sustainabl...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $140K *

Design and lead electrical systems for industrial projects. Collaborate with clients, mentor teams, ensure compliance with codes, and manage project deliverables. Drive innovation while supporting con...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Champion sustainable computing solutions and lead NASA's High-End Computing efforts by overseeing strategic planning and implementation of innovative technologies that advance scientific missions and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead transformative electrical engineering projects, ensuring precision from design to execution while collaborating effectively with diverse teams, managing schedules and budgets, and adhering to ind...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $109K *

Join a team that's leading field operations in construction materials testing. Supervise a skilled team, implement best practices, ensure safety and quality, and manage budgets while fostering client...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at every project level, ensuring quality construction management, fostering subcontractor relationships, and enhancing project delivery efficiency with your expertise in planning a...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee construction projects, manage subcontractor performance, and ensure quality control while coordinating schedules and budgets to achieve project goals effectively...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Drive project success by leading electrical design efforts, ensuring quality, motivating teams, and resolving complex issues across diverse sectors like power generation, manufacturing, and renewable...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by overseeing design teams, ensuring quality, and resolving project issues while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across disciplines to achieve innovative electrical so...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Join a team driving industrial controls innovation across North America. Lead the development and implementation of standardized controls systems enabling efficient manufacturing processes and integra...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.