DEPUTY CHIEF ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: October 11, 2024 - The Deputy Chief Engineer has experience in project development and construction management within public agencies or consulting engineering sectors, overseeing large-scale programs with a cumulative project delivery value of $250 million or more. Skilled in managing diverse, multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating with various public and private entities to align strategic goals, ensuring compliance with Federal and State transportation regulations. Proficient in financial management, strategic planning, and navigating complex legislative processes to advance organizational objectives and statewide transportation needs.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Deputy Chief Engineer Resume
  • Project Management
  • Technical Analysis
  • Engineering Design
  • Risk Assessment
  • Budgeting
  • Systems Integration
  • CAD Software Proficiency
  • Quality Assurance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Data Analysis.
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Critical Thinking.

Summary of Deputy Chief Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience with Linux server operating systems requirements and configuration
  • Experience with Microsoft server, windows client and database
  • Extensive knowledge of IT systems and network troubleshooting
  • Extensive experience with Linux shell scripting, Microsoft PowerShell and/or other automation tools such as bash, ansible, chef and puppet.
  • Excellent professional written and oral skills. 
  • Able to converse with both technical and non-technical personnel and managers.
  • Proven problem-solving skills
  • Experience managing and supervising engineering technicians
  • Knowledge of project management principles and practices
  • Knowledge of construction methods and practices

2. BS in Civil Engineering with 7 years of Experience

  • Knowledge in a variety of automotive and defense sub-systems
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Experience with communication of technical and programmatic data
  • Ability to handle ambiguity and competing requirements in the design space as well as schedule
  • Experience with vehicle systems, including Powertrain, Driveline, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, and Structures
  • Knowledge of prototype and low-volume manufacturing
  • Experience with significant demonstrated competence in an engineering leadership role.
  • Have highly developed leadership and people management skills, with a passion for coaching people and inspiring excellence
  • Experiences in R&D of mechanical or electrical products, mechanical dynamics, structural dynamics, vibration analytics and prediction, noise-vibration testing
  • Experiences as a technical leader in a design office or as a leader of an R&D department in an innovative company
  • General knowledge of national and international developments and knowing processes and materials to reach a solution

3. BS in Electrical Engineering with 8 years of Experience

  • Understanding of the SE lifecycle and change management process
  • Experience with FFP or commercial software/integration or product development on a program of 50+ software developers
  • Experience driving the development and integration of a system consisting of FOSS/COTS, on-premise cloud and custom code and scripts
  • Experience working with open-source technologies and products
  • Experience managing the SW efforts of commercial vendors and subcontractors
  • Experience/familiarity with DoD cyber controls and requirements
  • Experience/familiarity with DevOps methods and technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, commercial-like environment
  • Able to create simplifying assumptions, and deliver functioning products in the face of many competing priorities
  • Leadership skills include proactive problem-solving, team leadership, written and verbal communication
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
  • Experience in technical risk management

4. BS in Aerospace Engineering with 6 years of Experience

  • Proven experience with the successful design, implementation, integration, test, installation and acceptance of Maritime systems
  • Customer attitude and ability to synthesize contractual needs and requirements into effective system solution architectures within agreed technical, schedule and cost constraints
  • Experience in supporting Business Development and Capture Teams in pursuit of new opportunities including operational analysis, preliminary solution definition, solution design and preparation and delivery of proposal material including schedule and cost estimates
  • Able to develop Technology Roadmaps and conduct assessment of existing Systems, modified or new Systems, and embodiment of COTS/MOTS Systems
  • Able to conduct internal and customer-funded Research and Development studies
  • Able to support Systems Engineering tasking - requirements analysis, decomposition, allocation, systems integration and testing
  • Excellent communication and presentation skill with an ability to convey complex data in a clear and concise manner to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • ExperienceExperience of Model-Based Engineering and Digital Development Environment
  • Working knowledge of current Defence Standards
  • Good command of English/German, overseas working or study experience

5. BS in Industrial Engineering with 7 years of Experience

  • Experience with project development and construction management in public agencies or consulting engineering industries
  • Experience with management oversight of a large multi-department organization, managing a program or program management office preferably with a cumulative project delivery value of $250 million and greater
  • Experience in planning and coordinating with other public and private organizations, interest groups, elected and appointed officials
  • Experience in managing a multi-disciplined team including engineers, business/financial analysts, contracts/procurement, planning, specialty groups, project controls, IT/database professionals, public officials, etc.
  • Experience in facilitating and directing cross-functional departments and stakeholders toward a shared or common goal.
  • Experience in Strategic planning judgment and comprehensive knowledge regarding statewide transportation needs
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Federal and State transportation rules and regulations, as well as the legislative process
  • In-depth understanding of project planning and development, pre-construction activities, construction, project cost estimating/scheduling and risks that influence project delivery
  • Experience in managing program financial resources commensurate with program scope
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations within a transportation context
  • Creative, strategic, and flexible ability to address complex issues and execute solutions and approaches that meet the needs of the State of Colorado and advance the mission of CDOT

6. BS in Structural Engineering with 6 years of Experience

  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the management of a multi-million-dollar program or organization
  • Excellent leadership background, with the proven ability to successfully lead complex organizations with diverse missions over a large geographic area
  • Ability to work with and relate to employees at all levels within an organization
  • Effective communication style and interpersonal skills that incorporate consensus-building and participative decision-making
  • Ability to influence and foster collaboration between opposing parties;
  • Ability to provide clarity in highly technical and/or political situations
  • High tolerance for risk, ambiguity, uncertainty, and errors;
  • A proven track record of adding business value, working successfully with organizational leaders in a customer-focused, fast-changing industry;
  • Ability to effectively operate in a matrix organizational structure;
  • Coaching, mentoring, and supervision of professional and support staff;
  • Holding self and others accountable for behaviors, performance results and service delivery;
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP and ability to quickly learn other software systems.