Chief Engineer, Heavy Highway & Bridge Projects

Central Business Solutions, Inc

New Kensington (Westmoreland County)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Central Business Solutions, Inc. in New Kensington, PA seeks a Heavy Highway Construction Chief Engineer to lead the engineering program for highway and bridge projects, signing and sealing plans after transition.

The role demands leadership, strong technical skills, and compliance with federal/state regs. The ideal candidate holds a PE license, 10+ years of related experience, and proficiency in STAAD/AutoCAD; base salary ranges from $160,000 to $190,000, with full benefits for a full-time

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Minimum 10 years of heavy highway, bridge, or transportation construction engineering experience.
Strong experience in temporary works engineering and structural design.
Experience leading engineering teams or engineering departments.
PennDOT or Pennsylvania Turnpike project experience is highly preferred.
Proficiency with STAAD, AutoCAD, MathCAD, or similar structural analysis software.
Estimating and bid support experience is preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude and practical construction knowledge.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Lead all construction engineering activities for heavy highway and bridge projects.
Design, review, and approve temporary works including cofferdams, shoring, falsework, concrete forms, temporary supports, and demolition sequencing.
Provide engineering guidance to field teams to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
Establish engineering standards, quality control procedures, and technical best practices.
Perform constructability reviews, engineering risk assessments, and safety evaluations.
Ensure compliance with PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, OSHA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Sign and seal engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documents following the transition period.
Serve as the primary engineering liaison with owners, consultants, regulatory agencies, and design partners.
Mentor and develop engineering staff while strengthening the company's technical capabilities.
Support estimating, bidding, preconstruction planning, and construction sequencing.
Partner with project managers and field leadership to resolve complex technical challenges.