Chief Engineer

Job Summary

The Chief Engineer is the senior engineering leader responsible for overseeing all construction engineering activities across Wagman Heavy Civil, Inc. The role provides technical direction, ensures engineering excellence, and supports the successful delivery of complex heavy civil projects.

About the Role

Wagman Heavy Civil, Inc., founded in 1902, is a nationally recognized leader in the industry with major operations in heavy civil, general construction, and geotechnical construction services. The Chief Engineer leads engineering efforts, collaborates with operations and executive leadership, and serves as the primary engineering liaison with clients and partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a multi-location engineering team
• Partner with project managers and field operations to ensure constructability, safety, and quality execution of engineering plans
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, procedures, and quality control practices across all job sites
• Perform engineering risk assessments and lead constructability reviews for complex bridge and highway projects
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (DOT, OSHA, etc.)
• Act as a primary engineering liaison with owners, DOT agencies, consultants, and design partners
• Support preconstruction, estimating, and bid strategy through technical input
• Oversee and approve engineering calculations, drawings, and technical documentation, including signing/sealing when required
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation and engineering best practices
• Travel to active project sites to support teams and ensure alignment

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of heavy civil construction methods, structural systems, and transportation engineering
• Strong understanding of DOT standards, specifications, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering talent
• Expertise in risk management, constructability analysis, and engineering problem-solving
• Experience with multi-project oversight, budgeting, and engineering resource planning
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage executives, field teams, and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in engineering tools and software

Skills

• Deep knowledge of heavy civil construction methods, structural systems, and transportation engineering
• Strong understanding of DOT standards, specifications, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering talent
• Expertise in risk management, constructability analysis, and engineering problem-solving
• Experience with multi-project oversight, budgeting, and engineering resource planning
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage executives, field teams, and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in engineering tools and software

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs that include Orthopedic Care
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off