Chief Engineer

Chief EngineerLocation: New Kensington, PA Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $175,000.00 Work Model: Onsite – onsiteResponsibilitiesDirect all construction engineering functions for large-scale highway infrastructure projects, encompassing bridges, roadways, and major structural systems.Develop, evaluate, and authorize temporary works and engineering solutions, including cofferdams, formwork, shoring, temporary supports, and demolition sequencing.Deliver technical direction across project teams, ensuring full compliance with DOT and regulatory standards.Serve as Chief Engineer upon transition, holding signing and sealing authority for all engineering plans, calculations, and technical documentation organization-wide.Guide and develop engineering personnel, building technical bench strength and a long-term succession plan within the organization.Partner with project managers and field staff to troubleshoot complex technical challenges and drive successful project outcomes.Serve as the main point of engineering contact for clients, regulatory bodies, design consultants, and independent reviewers.Contribute technical expertise to preconstruction planning, cost estimating, and bid evaluation, including construction sequencing strategy.Define and uphold engineering standards, procedures, and quality assurance practices across the project portfolio.Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including PennDOT, PA Turnpike, and OSHA standards.Direct the development and approval of temporary works engineering strategies supporting large-scale highway construction.RequirementsBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, with coursework or focus in steel and concrete structural design and geotechnical engineering (required).Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).10+ years of experience in heavy highway or transportation infrastructure construction.Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or managing engineering departments on major DOT or infrastructure projects.Proficiency with structural and geotechnical analysis software such as STAAD, AutoCAD, MathCAD, or equivalent tools.Experience with bid preparation and cost estimating processes preferred.Mechanical aptitude and hands-on construction experience a plus.Prior PennDOT or Pennsylvania Turnpike experience preferred but not required.