Chief Engineer
New Kensington , Pennsylvania
Experience: 0
Category: Engineering
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: System One
Compensation Range: 175000.00
Job ID: 377385
Date Posted: 07/30/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/tXbCU5
Job Title: Chief Engineer
Location: New Kensington, PA
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $175,000.00
Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Responsibilities
- Direct 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor 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.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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