Senior Engineer Jobs

Explore Senior Engineer jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Senior engineers bring deep technical expertise to complex projects, guide implementation, and help teams build reliable, scalable products and systems.

What Senior Engineers Do

Senior engineers design and deliver technical solutions, review code or engineering work, troubleshoot challenging issues, and make decisions that support performance, security, and maintainability. Depending on the field, they may specialize in software development, cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, hardware, or other disciplines. Many roles also involve mentoring colleagues and collaborating across product, design, operations, and business teams.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Requirements vary by specialty, but employers commonly look for substantial hands-on experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with relevant tools, technologies, and engineering practices. Clear communication, sound technical judgment, and the ability to lead projects or influence without formal authority can also be important. Highlight measurable results, such as improving system reliability, speeding delivery, or reducing costs, when presenting your experience.

Find Senior Engineer Roles on Ladders

Browse senior engineering opportunities and use Ladders to focus your search on vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industries, and responsibilities to find openings that match your expertise, leadership strengths, and career goals.

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$101K - $168K *

Join a team that's delivering innovative civil and environmental projects. Lead multidisciplinary efforts, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence from planning through construction in a hybr...

1 month ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Lead complex civil engineering projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Drive multidisciplinary collaboration from planning to construction, ensuring compliance and quality in site deve...

1 month ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex civil and environmental projects, providing technical leadership and mentoring while overseeing design, permitting, and construction support across a diverse port...

1 month ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Engage in delivering complex civil and environmental projects, providing technical leadership and mentoring. Collaborate across disciplines to guide projects from planning through construction, ensuri...

1 month ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Champion complex civil and environmental projects, providing technical leadership and mentoring while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions from planning through c...

1 month ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Unlock potential by leading complex civil engineering projects across North America. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and deliver innovative solutions from planning t...

1 month ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Empower your career by leading complex civil engineering projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions in site development, stormwater management, and environmenta...

1 month ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Elevate your career by leading complex civil engineering projects, providing technical expertise, and mentoring teams. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions in site developmen...

1 month ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects by leading design efforts, mentoring teams, and collaborating across disciplines. This role offers the chance to shape site development and environmental sol...

1 month ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Join a team that's redefining civil engineering by delivering innovative, high-impact projects across North America. Leverage your expertise in design, mentoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration t...

1 month ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Lead and manage complex civil engineering projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions from planning through constru...

1 month ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Engineer, driving product development and technical excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to transform concepts into functional system components, ensuring integration and performance meet requirements while collaborating across disciplines to shape future p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $172K *

Innovate electrical systems for advanced semiconductor products, ensuring high-performance operation through design, integration, and troubleshooting. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance reliabi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and lead the electrical design for complex maritime systems, driving system-level decisions on power generation, distribution, and protection. Shape robust electronics for harsh marine enviro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Deliver innovative mechanical engineering solutions while leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring project compliance and efficiency from conception through complet...

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation by leading mechanical engineering projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring code compliance for commercial and institutional buildings. Foster client relationships...

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading complex electrical projects. As a Senior Engineer, you will mentor your team, ensure quality control, and drive innovative solutions while collaborating clos...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative substation structures and foundations. Collaborate with clients and engineers to ensure quality and cost-effective solutions while mentoring junior staff an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Engineer innovative substation designs, focusing on structural integrity and cost efficiency. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver high-quality projects while mentoring junior staff and ensur...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by designing innovative substation structures and foundations. Collaborate with clients and engineers to ensure quality and cost-effective solutions while mentoring junior staff an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative substation structures and foundations. Collaborate with clients and engineers to ensure quality and cost-effective solutions while mentoring junior staff an...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative civil structural engineering solutions for substation projects, focusing on design, quality assurance, and client collaboration. Lead teams in developing foundational and structural d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by designing innovative substation structures and foundations. Collaborate with clients and engineers to deliver high-quality projects while mentoring junior staff and ensuring a...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative substation structures and foundations. Collaborate with clients and engineers to ensure quality and cost-effective solutions while mentoring junior staff an...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Engineer do?question toggle

    A Senior Engineer applies advanced technical expertise to design, build, improve, and maintain products or systems. The role may also include reviewing work, solving complex problems, mentoring teammates, and guiding technical decisions.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Senior Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the engineering specialty. Employers often seek several years of relevant experience, strong technical skills, a record of delivering projects, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.

  • Do Senior Engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Many senior engineering roles offer salaries of $100,000 or more, though compensation varies by specialty, location, employer, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs at this salary level.

  • How can I stand out when applying for Senior Engineer positions?question toggle

    Tailor your resume to the role, emphasize relevant technologies and accomplishments, and quantify your impact where possible. Examples include improving reliability, increasing performance, reducing costs, or delivering projects successfully.