Chief Engineer - Heavy Highway & Bridge Construction

Zohorecruit; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to oversee construction engineering for heavy highway and transportation projects, including bridges and roadways. The role is a succession position for the current Chief Engineer, with a transition period to assume full responsibility for the engineering program.

The candidate will lead technical guidance, enforce engineering standards, and coordinate with field teams and regulators to ensure safe, compliant project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE license required.
• Minimum 10 years of construction industry experience.
• Experience with major DOT/infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, review, and approval of temporary works for heavy highway construction projects.
• Provide engineering oversight for cofferdams, concrete forms, temporary supports, shoring, falsework, and demolition sequencing.
• Work with project managers, field personnel, and construction teams to ensure engineering plans are implemented safely.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and quality-control processes.
• Provide technical oversight of constructability, engineering risk, and safety impacts related to construction means and methods.
• Ensure compliance with PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, OSHA, and applicable requirements.
• Review, approve, sign, and seal engineering drawings, calculations, and documents.
• Serve as primary engineering liaison with PennDOT, owners, design engineers, consultants, third-party reviewers, and regulators.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff and strengthen internal capabilities.
• Support preconstruction, estimating, and bid reviews with technical input and sequencing plans.
• Evaluate engineering risks and constructability during project planning.
• Work with project management to resolve complex technical issues.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership throughout project execution.

Skills

Highway & Bridge experience

Geotechnical engineering

Engineering leadership

Construction methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE License

Tools

STAAD

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Job description

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to oversee construction engineering for heavy highway and transportation projects, including bridges and roadways. The role is a succession position for the current Chief Engineer, with a transition period to assume full responsibility for the engineering program.

The candidate will lead technical guidance, enforce engineering standards, and coordinate with field teams and regulators to ensure safe, compliant project execution.