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CMD Corporation

Chief Engineer - Electrical

Appleton, WI · On-site

$140 - $230/hr

The Electrical Chief Engineer serves as the senior technical authority for all electrical engineering initiatives, responsible for shaping and maintaining the electrical engineering strategy ...

Bechtel

Chief Electrical Technologist

Houston, TX · On-site

The Chief Electrical Technologist will identify and implement constructability improvements to ... Will manage electrical engineering development projects and support the Bechtel Electrical Training ...

Bechtel

Chief Electrical Technologist

Houston, TX · On-site

The Chief Electrical Technologist will identify and implement constructability improvements to ... Will manage electrical engineering development projects and support the Bechtel Electrical Training ...

Gulf Interstate

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Houston, TX · On-site

$102K - $133K/yr

Work is periodically reviewed by Chief Electrical Engineer for accomplishment of objectives. Essential Functions · Prepares or reviews discipline project specifications. · Prepares or reviews ...

Gul Interstate

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Houston, TX · On-site

$102K - $133K/yr

Work is periodically reviewed by Chief Electrical Engineer for accomplishment of objectives. Essential Functions • Prepares or reviews discipline project specifications. • Prepares or reviews ...

Kimmel & Associates

Chief Electrical Estimator

Ocoee, FL · On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

The Chief Electrical Estimator plays a critical role in project success by analyzing drawings and ... Support value engineering by identifying cost-saving alternatives without compromising quality or ...

Tamus

Chief Electrical Officer

Galveston, TX

$9.2K/mo

Job Title Chief Electrical Officer Agency Texas A&M University at Galveston Department Texas A&M ... The ideal candidate would have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or any relevant ...

Enchanted Rock

Chief Engineer - Electrical

Houston, TX · On-site

We are seeking an exceptionally accomplished, visionary, and highly strategic Chief Electrical Engineer to provide executive technical leadership and direction for all electrical engineering aspects ...

Kimmel & Associates

Chief Electrical Estimator

Ocoee, FL · On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

The Chief Electrical Estimator plays a critical role in project success by analyzing drawings and ... Support value engineering by identifying cost-saving alternatives without compromising quality or ...

Kimmel & Associates

Chief Electrical Estimator

Ocoee, FL · On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

The Chief Electrical Estimator plays a critical role in project success by analyzing drawings and ... Support value engineering by identifying cost-saving alternatives without compromising quality or ...

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How much do chief electrical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief electrical engineer in the United States is $92,945.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical team dynamics and leadership responsibilities for a chief electrical engineer?

As a Chief Electrical Engineer, you will often lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, coordinating projects from concept through completion. This role involves mentoring junior engineers, setting technical standards, and ensuring quality control across all electrical design and implementation phases. You’ll regularly collaborate with project managers, architects, and other engineering leads to ensure projects meet regulatory requirements and client expectations. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, as you’ll facilitate cross-departmental meetings and resolve technical challenges to keep projects on track.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chief electrical engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Electrical Engineer, you need an advanced understanding of electrical engineering principles, leadership experience, and a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering (often with a Professional Engineer license). Expertise with design and simulation software like AutoCAD, MATLAB, and industry standards such as IEEE is commonly required. Strong project management, communication, and decision-making skills distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial to ensure technical excellence, effective team leadership, and successful project delivery in complex engineering environments.

What is the difference between Chief Electrical Engineer vs Electrical Engineer?

AspectChief Electrical EngineerElectrical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, often with professional licensure or certificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentOversees large projects, manages teams, and coordinates with stakeholdersDesigns, develops, and tests electrical systems, often working under senior engineers
Industry UsageUsed in large-scale projects like power plants, industrial facilities, and infrastructureCommon in manufacturing, construction, and product development sectors

The main difference is that the Chief Electrical Engineer holds a leadership role overseeing entire projects and teams, while the Electrical Engineer focuses on designing and implementing electrical systems. The Chief Electrical Engineer typically has more experience, certifications, and responsibilities in project management.

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Infographic showing various Chief Electrical Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,945 per year, or $44.7 per hour.

Chief Engineer - Electrical

CMD CORPORATION

Appleton, WI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Position: Chief Engineer - Electrical

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Supervisory Responsibilities: Engineering team members

CMD’s Purpose: Making It Better Together… We believe in building lifelong partnerships, providing high performing equipment and value-added solutions. We empower and trust our employees to take initiative and make decisions that drive our business forward. We strive to make a positive impact on the world around us.

Position Summary: The Electrical Chief Engineer serves as the senior technical authority for all electrical engineering initiatives, responsible for shaping and maintaining the electrical engineering strategy, standards, and future direction. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic oversight with active technical contribution, including electrical design, programming, and design approvals. The leader mentors a team of electrical engineers, ensuring engineering rigor, cross-functional collaboration, and alignment with performance, reliability, and regulatory standards. As a working manager, this individual plays a critical role in driving innovation, optimizing resource planning, and delivering high-quality, manufacturable solutions that support the company’s mission of excellence in capital equipment manufacturing.

Chief Electrical Engineer Essential Functions:

Engineering Execution & Technical Leadership

  • Directs technical execution of engineering projects across disciplines.
  • Leads design reviews, validates system architectures, and enforces best engineering practices.
  • Ensures solutions meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

Resource Planning & Cost Alignment

  • Plans and allocates engineering resources to meet project demands.
  • Balances team capacity with priorities to ensure cost and schedule alignment.
  • Monitors engineering effort and risk relative to project budgets.

Product Development & Delivery

  • Oversees development of engineering deliverables such as specifications, drawings, BOMs, and PLC/HMI logic.
  • Ensures system integration and manufacturability during development.
  • Supports validation, commissioning, and field performance assessments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Acts as the technical liaison between engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and leadership.
  • Collaborates with project managers to ensure technical execution supports project scope and timelines.
  • Communicates engineering status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Mentors engineers, designers, and technicians across disciplines.
  • Promotes technical growth, problem-solving, and shared learning.
  • Leads continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes, and standards.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list 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.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Chief Electrical Engineer Competencies:

  • Engineering Rigor: Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and controls system design and integration.
  • Resource Planning: Effective allocation of engineering capacity across projects.
  • Cost & Budget Alignment: Ensures engineering execution meets business targets.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Bridges engineering with operations, procurement, and leadership.
  • Mentorship & Team Development: Builds team capability and technical depth.
  • Regulatory & Standards Knowledge: Ensures compliance with relevant industry codes and safety standards.

Chief Electrical Engineer Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in a highly technical engineering role such as Lead Engineer or Project Manager.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working in a capital equipment manufacturing environment.
  • A demonstrated track of progressive leadership is required.

Work Environment: CMD is located in Appleton, WI. Our three facilities operate by secure entry, are well lit, air temperature controlled for comfort, and clean with low noise. Safety is our top priority. Our culture is centered around mutual respect, clarity of communication, and employee wellbeing.

Physical Demands:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, and use hands and fingers.
  • Physical movement is required to inspect, touch, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or twist in the capital equipment manufacturing process.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements and ability to adjust focus.
  • Light to moderate lifting may be required, up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to navigate manufacturing floor environment, which may include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods.
  • Capacity to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear protection, and hard hat as needed.
  • Ability to tolerate exposure to moderate levels of noise, vibration, odor, and varying temperatures in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to follow health and safety guidelines and protocols including emergency procedures.
  • Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Status: Full-time, exempt

Travel: Local or overnight travel may be required to visit a customer. Travel is planned.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance/Confidentiality: Must be authorized to work in the United States and adhere to CMD’s confidentiality agreement(s).

EEO Statement: CMD Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.