Municipal Engineer

Description

• Perform office and field engineering for planning, designing, permitting, and constructing roads, streetscapes, water, sewer, stormwater, parks, public buildings, and related infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with New Jersey Administrative Codes, Local Public Contracts Law, and municipal land use regulations.
• Engage clients and stakeholders, delivering professional technical service in a timely manner.
• Apply planning and zoning regulations, requirements, and protocols.
• Conduct calculations and prepare graphs, tables, curves, letters, memoranda, and reports.
• Review technical manuals and reports to develop engineering solutions.
• Produce conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design drawings from surveys and reference materials.
• Review developer applications for compliance with municipal, county, state, and federal standards.
• Prepare development bond estimates, schedule inspections, monitor bond status, and handle related administrative duties.
• Oversee maintenance of municipal maps, record drawings, and official records.
• Assist in drafting resolutions, ordinances, assessments, reports, presentations, and public correspondence.
• Evaluate pavement and infrastructure, preparing management reports, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with NJDEP and other state agency stormwater permit requirements, including Tier A MS4 permits.
• Coordinate and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Evaluate complex engineering issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Prepare clear, technically sound reports, statements, findings, and recommendations.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with public officials, clients, agencies, consultants, utilities, and the public.

Requirements

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years of civil engineering experience with municipal, county, state, or public agencies.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in NJ, NY, and/or PA, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities for managing office records, field documents, and correspondence.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Commitment to environmentally sustainable solutions and familiarity with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
• In‑depth knowledge of civil engineering principles, design, specifications, and inspection of public improvement projects.
• Understanding of hydraulic analysis and design for water, sanitary, and storm sewer systems; hydraulic modeling experience a plus.
• Detailed knowledge of Municipal Land Use Law, Local Public Contracts Law, NJDEP regulations, NJDOT standards, AASHTO, and MUTCD.
• Proficiency with ESRI GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office 365.
• Certified Municipal Engineer (CME) through the NJ Municipal Engineering Institute (preferred).
• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution (preferred).
• Active membership in professional societies related to municipal, water, wastewater, bridges/highways, or stormwater fields (preferred).

Benefits

We understand that a fulfilling career is about more than just the work you do – it’s about feeling secure in your health, confident in your financial future, and balanced in your personal and professional life. That’s why we strive to offer one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in our industry.

The projected compensation range for this position is $115,000 to $175,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as experience, education, and skill set.

We value curiosity, accountability, and continuous learning, providing tools, mentorship, and flexibility to help every team member reach their full potential. Recognized repeatedly as one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work and among the top engineering firms, our people‑first culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and Roth option.
• Individual and dependent life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Health wellness programs, flu shots, and lifestyle rewards.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development training.
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks.
• Paid time off (PTO) and flexible summer work schedules.
• Transit/parking assistance.
• Aflac supplemental insurance.
• Discount programs such as Tickets At Work, LifeMart, and Staples Work Wins.
• Credit union membership and Verizon Wireless discount.
• Dry‑cleaning service and corporate events/outings.

Training + Development

Interview process

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Security clearance