Municipal Engineer

ISG

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 150,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Profit sharing

ESOP

Job summary

ISG, Raleigh, NC, invites a Civil Engineer to join our Public Works team. You will lead municipal engineering projects covering water, wastewater, utilities, and roadway design, while serving as the primary client contact.

The role involves coordinating cross-disciplinary teams and delivering on budget, schedule, and contracts. Travel across ISG’s footprint may occur; private aircraft support is available for efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
2+ years of experience with direct client contact and project management.
5+ years of experience leading technical teams and hands-on municipal engineering work (designs, reports, studies).
Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, etc.

Responsibilities

Lead technical municipal engineering project activities focused on water systems, wastewater systems, utilities and roadway design.
Serve as primary client contact.
Lead, coordinate, and build teamwork among other members in all necessary disciplines.
Deliver projects within budget, schedule, and contractual commitments.
Work closely with permitting agencies.

Skills

Client contact

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Job description

Founded in 1973, ISG is a multi-disciplinary, full-service architecture and engineering firm, supporting clients throughout the nation. As a 100% employee-owned firm with 14 offices across five states, we thrive on collaboration, innovation, and deliver exceptional results for clients nationwide. To support our continued growth, we are seeking a talented and dedicated Civil Engineer to join our dynamic Public Works team. If you’re passionate about designing, building, and maintaining critical infrastructure, this opportunity is for you!

Department: Civil

Location: Raleigh, NC

Compensation: $75,000 - $150,000 / year

As part of our multi-disciplinary team you will work with civil, transportation, mechanical, electrical, structural, and water-wastewater engineers. Your team will include surveyors, architects, landscape architects, environmental scientists, visualization, applied technology, and construction specialists. Together we will live our ISG mission to Make a Difference and make tomorrow better than today for our clients, communities, and each other.

This position offers variety and connection, with potential travel across ISG’s footprint. When travel is necessary, our team occasionally utilizes ISG’s private aircraft for efficiency and flexibility.

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Essential Duties

Lead technical municipal engineering project activities focused on water systems, wastewater systems, utilities and roadway design
Serve as primary client contact
Lead, coordinate, and build teamwork among other members in all necessary disciplines
Deliver projects within budget, schedule, and contractual commitments
Work closely with relevant permitting agencies
Develop technical reports, feasibility studies, and engineering designs
Lead proposals and development of scope, schedule, and budget, with support from our dedicated marketing team
Establish objectives and provide performance feedback for project team members
Plan, coordinate and prepare designs, prepare estimates and specifications for various types of municipal engineering projects
Conduct site visits before and during design projects and assesses existing conditions, helping identify design needs and potential constraints
Works with survey, right-of-way, outside consultants and construction observation staff as needed to support project design and construction.
Opportunity for Business Development/fostering client development/business growth
Active in relevant professional organizations such as APWA, AWWA, etc

Our civil engineers are involved in nearly every project we touch. Our portfolio highlights the wide variety of work that we are doing. At ISG we have the reach to provide a variety of project types to expand your skills and the depth to focus on your passion and build your expertise.

We've listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Preferred 2 years of experience with direct client contact and project management
Preferred 5 years of experience working with technical teams, including leadership experience, and conducting hands-on engineering including design, reports, and studies for municipal engineering projects
Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, etc.)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication, report writing, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to present technical information clearly to colleagues, contractors, and the public
We are seeking a candidate who is humble, demonstrating a genuine interest in team success over individual achievements; hungry, exhibiting a strong work ethic and passion for continuous improvement; and smart, possessing strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of team dynamics

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