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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$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

$95K - $115K *

Make your mark as a Senior Engineer, leading complex electrical projects and mentoring a dynamic team. Take ownership of high-level engineering tasks while ensuring quality and effectiveness in every...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative substation structures and foundations. Collaborate with clients and engineers to ensure quality and cost-effective solutions while mentoring junior staff and ma...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer innovative designs for substation structures and foundations, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while applying industry standards an...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in civil structural engineering by designing robust substation foundations and structures. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure quality and cost-effective solutions while ment...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading structural engineering reviews for renewable energy projects. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to optimize design and support financing for utility-scale solar, wind...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading structural engineering reviews for renewable energy projects. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to optimize design, support financing, and deliver actionable insights...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead mechanical drawing production, mentoring junior technologists and collaborating with engineers to ensure high-quality, clash-free designs for diverse building projects across Alberta and Canada...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $136K *

Unlock potential by ensuring product quality and reliability throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement, enhanc...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $136K *

Drive product quality excellence by analyzing field data and customer feedback. Collaborate across teams to resolve issues, enhance reliability, and ensure performance throughout the product lifecycle...

Richmond, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by contributing to complex structural projects, collaborating with a dynamic team, and enhancing project delivery within a growing engineering firm. Drive innovation and excellence in...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Take ownership of innovative mechanical designs for low and medium voltage power distribution systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver custom solutions, ensuring technical excellenc...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in mechanical engineering. Collaborate on complex projects involving low and medium voltage power distribution systems, while mentoring...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $185K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative electrical systems for power generation and microgrid projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions while managing budget...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to impactful land development projects by leading design teams, collaborating with clients, and driving innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance project outcomes and strengt...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$121K - $185K *

Unlock potential by providing senior technical leadership on federal projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex engineering challenges, ensuring quality and alignment with client needs...

2 weeks ago

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

$121K - $185K *

Join a team that's redefining structural engineering for federal projects. Leverage your expertise to lead technical initiatives, guide teams, and ensure quality standards while driving innovation and...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize electrical designs and support construction projects across various sectors. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with codes and standards while delivering innovative solutions for ind...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Architect innovative structural solutions while leading design projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional results and mentor...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $141K *

Lead the charge in innovative tunnel engineering projects, collaborating with a dynamic team to design and analyze large diameter tunnels and shafts. Engage in diverse tasks from technical troubleshoo...

1 week ago

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

$91K - $141K *

Optimize tunnel engineering projects by collaborating with a dynamic team, conducting analyses, and contributing to innovative solutions for large diameter transit tunnels and underground structures a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$91K - $141K *

Transform tunnel engineering projects by leading design and analysis efforts, collaborating with a dynamic team on large-scale transit initiatives, and contributing to innovative solutions in a hybrid...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Drive the electrical systems of autonomous vehicles, overseeing design, validation, and production. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust architecture and compliance, shaping the future of industr...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative software solutions for complex avionics systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity through advanced microservices architecture a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative software solutions by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project milestones, and enhancing processes to align with business goals in a dynamic aerospace environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.