General Engineering

Salary: Up to $160,000

Ready to take ownership of the engineering function rather than simply work within it?

A well-established structural steel operation is looking for a Chief Engineer to become a key technical leader within the business with responsibility spanning engineering, connection design, technical problem-solving and the development of the wider engineering team.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an engineer who wants real influence over how complex steel projects are engineered, detailed and delivered , working directly with project management, fabrication, production and leadership.

The business is continuing to strengthen its engineering and operational capabilities, with a pipeline of challenging structural steel work and an ongoing focus on improving the way projects are delivered.

Why This Role?
This is not simply a design position .

You would sit at the heart of the engineering function, acting as a technical authority across complex projects while helping shape engineering processes, standards and team capability.

You will have the opportunity to solve difficult technical problems, influence project execution and develop the engineers around you while working closely with the people actually responsible for taking the steel from design through fabrication and delivery.

The Role
You would be responsible for:

Leading engineering activities and providing technical direction

Reviewing engineering calculations and design packages

Working closely with detailing and project management teams

Resolving technical and buildability issues throughout project delivery

Supporting fabrication, production and quality teams

Improving engineering processes and standards

Developing and mentoring junior engineers

Supporting the successful delivery of complex structural steel projects

What They're Looking For

Experience within a fabrication or steel construction environment

Strong knowledge of AISC standards and practices

Ability to review and interpret engineering calculations

Experience working with detailing, fabrication and project teams

Previous technical or engineering leadership experience

PE preferred

Bridge fabrication or structural bridge experience would be beneficial

Why Consider It?
This could suit an engineer who is ready to move beyond being purely project or design focused and take greater ownership of the engineering function .

You would have the opportunity to:

Step into a genuine engineering leadership position

Influence engineering processes and standards

Work on technically challenging structural steel projects

Collaborate directly with operations and senior leadership

Develop and mentor other engineers

Have a meaningful impact on fabrication and project delivery

Build a long-term career within a growing steel operation

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