Civil Engineering Dept. Manager - Lead Infrastructure

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 seeks a Civil Engineering Department Manager to lead a skilled team and deliver public infrastructure projects on site. The role requires 8+ years of experience and a Connecticut PE license (or ability to obtain within a year).

Residence in CT and daily Meriden commutes are expected. You will oversee design, permitting, construction administration, and client relations for transportation and municipal projects, with opportunities for career advancement and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Active Connecticut PE license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Demonstrated leadership in engineering teams or multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the civil engineering team, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Oversee planning, design, and execution of civil engineering projects with quality and timely delivery.
• Manage transportation, municipal infrastructure, and public works projects from concept to completion.
• Provide technical guidance across design, permitting, and construction administration.
• Build strong client relationships with municipalities, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate schedules, resources, budgets, and deliverables while upholding high standards.
• Review plans, reports, specifications, and design documents.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve department operations and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Project management

Communication

Client relations

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Confidential Employer. in Meriden, CT seeks a Civil Engineering Department Manager to lead a skilled team and deliver public infrastructure projects on site. The role requires 8+ years of experience and a Connecticut PE license (or ability to obtain within a year).

Residence in CT and daily Meriden commutes are expected. You will oversee design, permitting, construction administration, and client relations for transportation and municipal projects, with opportunities for career advancement and