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New Day Executive Search lists this Chief Engineer opportunity in new kensington, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Chief Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead all construction engineering activities for our heavy highway and infrastructure projects. This role provides technical leadership across the organization and is responsible for planning, designing, reviewing, and approving temporary works and engineering solutions for complex bridge, roadway, and structural operations.
The Chief Engineer partners closely with project teams, field leadership, and regulatory agencies to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with DOT and other regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the senior engineering authority for heavy highway construction projects
Plan and design temporary works such as cofferdams, concrete forms, shoring, temporary supports, and demolition sequencing
Review and approve engineering strategies for bridges, roadways, and complex structural operations
Provide guidance to field teams to ensure engineered solutions are constructed safely and correctly
Establish and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and quality control processes
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including PennDOT, PA Turnpike Commission, and OSHA requirements
Serve as the primary engineering liaison with agencies, owners, design engineers, and consultants
Mentor and lead engineering staff while developing in-house technical capability
Support estimating and preconstruction teams with constructability reviews and engineering risk analysis
Work closely with project managers and field leadership to resolve complex technical challenges
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (required) with focus on structural and geotechnical design
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
10+ years of construction industry experience, preferably in heavy highway or transportation infrastructure
PennDOT or Pennsylvania Turnpike experience preferred
Experience overseeing engineering work for major DOT or infrastructure projects
Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams or programs
Familiarity with engineering and analysis tools such as STAAD, AutoCAD, MathCAD, or similar
Strong practical understanding of construction means and methods
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with company contribution
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
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Lisa Holy
Worksite address
new kensington, PA, 15068, US
Who can apply
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