Civil Engineering Dept Lead — Public Works & Transit

Orion Placement; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer. in Meriden, CT is seeking a Civil Engineering Department Manager with 8+ years of experience to lead our civil engineering team on public infrastructure projects.

You will oversee planning, design, and execution from concept through completion, mentor staff, and foster client relationships. The role requires CT PE licensure or ability to obtain within one year, and a strong background in transportation and municipal projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Active CT PE license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams or multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong civil design, project management, and technical oversight skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor our civil engineering team, fostering collaboration, professional development, and technical excellence.
• Oversee planning, design, and execution of civil engineering projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Manage transportation, municipal infrastructure, and other public works projects from concept through completion.
• Provide technical guidance throughout design, permitting, and construction administration.
• Build strong relationships with clients, municipalities, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining high engineering standards.
• Review engineering plans, reports, specifications, and design documents.
• Partner with leadership to improve operations, support growth, and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Confidential Employer. in Meriden, CT is seeking a Civil Engineering Department Manager with 8+ years of experience to lead our civil engineering team on public infrastructure projects.

You will oversee planning, design, and execution from concept through completion, mentor staff, and foster client relationships. The role requires CT PE licensure or ability to obtain within one year, and a strong background in transportation and municipal projects.