Chief Engineer (Precast)

Peckham Industries, Inc; Shaftsbury (VT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) and its Dailey Precast subsidiary seek a Chief Engineer to lead structural engineering for precast concrete products, with a focus on parking structures. You will coordinate internal engineers and subcontractors to deliver compliant, cost-effective designs.

You will ensure codes compliance, mentor the team, support sales and production, and travel up to 10% to NY/Northeast sites. A PE license and 10+ years of experience are required, with NE licensure within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• PE license required; must obtain in NE states within 1 year.
• At least 10 years of structural engineering experience with leadership in precast/construction.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating with subcontractors.
• Knowledge of precast concrete design and construction practices.
• Ability to reduce costs through efficient design.
• Proficiency in drafting, modeling and engineering software.
• Strong project management and cross‑department collaboration.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the internal engineering team and coordinate with third‑party firms.
• Approve and oversee design of new precast structures (parking garages) and review repair solutions.
• Ensure on‑time delivery, budget adherence, and performance against specs.
• Provide engineering insights during pre‑sales and client proposals.
• Support manufacturing with design for manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with codes and industry standards; implement QA processes.
• Collaborate with leadership to align engineering with company goals.

Skills

Leadership & Mentoring

Team Management

Communication Skills

Cost optimization

Project Management

Client collaboration

Problem-solving

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

SAP2000

ETabs

Eriksson software

Salmon Technologies

Job description

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “ family by choice ” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

At Dailey Precast, LLC , a subsidiary of Peckham Industries, Inc., w e are looking for someone who is excited to learn about the Precast industry through training, feedback, and a hands-on experience: Working at Dailey Precast Video

Dailey Precast, LLC , specializes in the design and manufacturing of quality precast/prestressed concrete products. Our projects include parking structures, building exteriors, bridges, sports stadiums and retaining walls throughout Metro New York/New Jersey, Upstate New York, and New England. Dailey Precast is utilizing the very latest technologies. Dailey Precast Capabilities and Projects Video .

Position Description

Job Summary

The Chief Engineer is responsible for overseeing all structural engineering efforts for the company, specializing in the design and manufacturing of precast concrete products, primarily for parking structures in the commercial construction sector. This leadership role will manage both in-house design engineers and third-party subcontracted engineering firms to ensure the successful completion of all engineering design activities, including the creation of new structural designs, repair details, and ongoing technical support for sales and production teams. The Chief Engineer will ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and innovative engineering solutions that align with company goals.

Essential Functions

• Respect and engage. Lead, mentor, and manage the internal engineering team, overseeing performance, skills development, and career growth. Coordinate subcontracted third-party engineering firms to ensure design accuracy and timely delivery. Collaborate with senior leadership to align engineering strategy with business objectives.
• Mastery. Direct, approve, and provide technical oversight for the design of new precast concrete structures (focusing on parking garages), as well as review and refine repair and retrofitting solutions to ensure structural integrity and longevity, including final approval of structural calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Determined. Oversee engineering deliverables to meet project timelines, budget, and performance specifications while collaborating with project managers, sales teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders to support client needs, address design concepts, proposals, and resolve project-specific engineering challenges.
• Communicate. Collaborate with the sales team to provide engineering insights during project proposals and pre-sales activities, supporting technical sales presentations and ensuring designs align with customer specifications and expectations.
• Committed to serve. Offer technical support and design problem-solving to the manufacturing team, working with plant operations to optimize production methods and ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-efficient, and safe.
• Results matter. Ensure structural designs comply with all relevant codes and industry standards, develop quality assurance processes for consistent outputs, and integrate advancements in engineering, materials, and best practices into company standards.
• Humility. Collaborate with the Performance Manager, Plant Manager, and Production teams to streamline operations and ensure design alignment with production capabilities, while participating in strategic discussions with leadership to support company growth and success.

Position Requirements

Requirements, Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).

2. Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Must be able to obtain PE license in all New England states, New York, and New Jersey within 1 year of hire.

3. At least 10 years of structural engineering experience, including experience in a leadership role within the precast concrete industry or commercial construction sector.

5. Proven experience in managing teams and coordinating with third-party engineering subcontractors.

6. In-depth knowledge of precast concrete design principles and construction practices.

7. Understanding of cost implications of engineering design decisions and demonstrate ability to systemically reduce operational costs through efficient design

8. Proficiency in drafting, modeling, and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, SAP2000, ETabs, Eriksson software, and Salmons Technologies.

9. Strong project management skills with the capacity to oversee multiple projects at once.

10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental and client collaboration.

11. Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on innovative, cost-effective design solutions.

12. Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The actual rate or salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, and other legitimate business considerations, consistent with applicable law and the Company’s compensation practices.

Travel

Position may require up to 10% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York, and New England based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. This is mostly sedentary, outside of travel, in an office space. The abilities to sit at a desk, frequent walking, bending, or standing, as necessary, are required.

Values

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact [e-mail].