Chief engineer
| Highest | $16,500 / mo · Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Experience | 8+ yrs |
| Degree | Required |
| First paycheck | 4 years bachelor's + 8-12 years engineering practice |
Pay in the destination countries
Monthly, in US dollars. Each country is an Imora admission package — open one for that route's fees, language requirement and deadline.
| Country | Monthly |
|---|---|
| SwitzerlandIELTS 6.5 · CHF 0.9–8k | $16,500max |
| United StatesTOEFL 80–100 · $10–70k | $15,000 |
| United Arab EmiratesIELTS 5.5–6.5 · $10–25k | $14,250 |
| Saudi ArabiaIELTS 6.5 · 0 (grant) | $14,250 |
| QatarIELTS 7.0 (raqobatbardosh) · USD 74–87k (to’liq xarajat) | $14,250 |
| NorwayIELTS 6.0–6.5 · NOK 130–260k | $13,350 |
What does the day look like?
A chief engineer's day is centered on calculations and statutory accountability. About 45% of the time is spent verifying compliance with building codes (Eurocodes, IBC, SNiP/KMK), preparing expert examination dossiers, and stamping submittals. Another 25% goes to resolving design clashes across structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines, 20% to verifying load-bearing calculations and safety margins, and 10% to site quality audits inspecting rebar placement before concrete pours.
Daily tools include Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, ETABS, SAP2000, Tekla Structures, STAAD.Pro, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6. The workweek runs 45 to 55 hours. While most time is spent in the office on reviews, the role requires being on-call during critical concrete pours, emergency excavations, or severe weather.
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