Chief Engineer

Metric Geo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead engineering delivery on a major New York infrastructure project. You will provide technical leadership across planning, design, and construction, directing multiple engineering teams to maintain schedule, budget, and safety standards.

This role offers visibility into high-profile, complex civil works in New York and the Northeast, with opportunities to shape engineering strategy, coordinate design, perform constructability reviews, and mentor

Job description

I’m partnering with a leading infrastructure contractor renowned for delivering some of the most high-profile and technically complex heavy civil projects in the country.

They are currently seeking a Chief Engineer to support the delivery of a major infrastructure project in New York. This is a key opportunity to provide technical leadership across large-scale civil construction operations, oversee engineering teams, and ensure successful execution on one of the state's most significant infrastructure programs.

Why Join?

• Technical Leadership: Lead all engineering aspects of major infrastructure project delivery, ensuring technical excellence from planning through completion.
• High-Profile Projects: Play a critical role in the successful execution of complex, large-scale civil works that shape New York's transportation and infrastructure network.
• Career Progression: Clear pathway into Engineering Director, Project Executive, and Regional Leadership positions within a growing and well-established contractor.
• Strategic Influence: Drive engineering strategy, design coordination, constructability reviews, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong Pipeline: Join a business with a substantial backlog of secured and upcoming infrastructure projects throughout New York and the Northeast.
• Respected Team Culture: Work within a highly regarded leadership team known for technical excellence, innovation, and successful project delivery.