Municipal Civil Engineering Director

LHH; Hamilton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a hybrid Director of Civil Engineering in the Trenton, NJ area to lead a multidisciplinary team. This hands-on role involves managing large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and over 10 years of experience. Competitive salary range is $160k – $190k with health, dental, and life insurance offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering.
• At least 10 years in a leadership/management role.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary civil engineering team.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for infrastructure development.
• Oversee design and execution of civil engineering projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Strategic Planning

Team Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Overview

HYBRID Director of Civil Engineering for our client in the Trenton, NJ area. This is a working hands-on role, not just personnel management, within the Municipal and Land Development Engineering divisions. Salary range is $160k – $190k.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary civil engineering team.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for infrastructure development and improvement.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align engineering initiatives with business objectives.
• Project Oversight
• Oversee the design and execution of civil engineering projects including roads, bridges, water systems, and site development.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Review and approve engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Compliance & Standards
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain and enforce safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Team Development
• Mentor and develop engineering staff through training, performance reviews, and career development planning.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as a key liaison with clients, government agencies, contractors, and internal departments.
• Present project updates and technical information to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Municipality experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering, with at least 10 years in a leadership/management role.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Health insurance, dental insurance and life insurance are offered with this full-time direct hire role.

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