Chief Engineer

The Judge Group, INC.; Buda (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work schedule (2–3 days in offi

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead asset management, capital planning, engineering oversight, quality management, and project development for a major transportation infrastructure operation.

This role provides technical leadership, supports strategic decision-making, and ensures compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include managing inspection programs, capital forecasts, and multidisciplinary design reviews, with a hybrid work schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 5+ years of transportation or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $13 million in construction value.
• Knowledge of QA/QC programs and Design-Build project delivery.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead pavement and bridge inspection programs and manage consultant performance.
• Forecast maintenance and capital needs using asset condition data and lifecycle analysis.
• Scope, develop, and oversee capital improvement and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts and engineering reviews.
• Conduct traffic engineering studies and support roadway safety initiatives.
• Manage developer coordination, access permits, utility requests, and project change orders.
• Administer document control, quality assurance, compliance audits, and continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

QA/QC programs

Job description

Chief Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a Chief Engineer to lead asset management, capital planning, engineering oversight, quality management, and project development activities for a major transportation infrastructure operation. This role provides technical leadership, supports strategic decision-making, and ensures compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pavement and bridge inspection programs and manage consultant performance.
• Forecast maintenance and capital needs using asset condition data and lifecycle analysis.
• Scope, develop, and oversee capital improvement and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts and engineering reviews.
• Conduct traffic engineering studies and support roadway safety initiatives.
• Manage developer coordination, access permits, utility requests, and project change orders.
• Administer document control, quality assurance, compliance audits, and continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 5+ years of transportation or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $13 million in construction value.
• Knowledge of QA/QC programs and Design-Build project delivery.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule (2–3 days in office)

Why Join Us?

Make a meaningful impact on the performance, safety, and long-term sustainability of critical transportation infrastructure while working with a collaborative and innovative team.