Municipal Project Engineer & Leader

Van Cleef Engineering Associates LLC; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company/ER

Paid holidays and vacation

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Professional licensing reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Van Cleef Engineering Associates is seeking a Municipal Engineer - Project Manager in Hillsborough, NJ to lead multidisciplinary municipal projects from design through construction. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and client communications, collaborating with engineers, inspectors, and planners to deliver high-quality public infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have a NJ PE, 7+ years in infrastructure, and strong AutoCAD/Civil 3D skills, with public hearing experience a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering; NJ Professional Engineer license required.
• CME, CFM, and/or PP certifications a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive experience servicing private clients and/or managing infrastructure projects.
• Experience in site development strongly preferred.
• Public testimony before Land Use Boards a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; GIS and Hydroflow experience a plus.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication; leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal engineering projects including road rehabilitation, stormwater management, subdivision and land development reviews, and utility design.
• Coordinate and manage capital improvement projects for public sector clients.
• Coordinate activities related to technical developments, scheduling, and resolving design and construction issues.
• Assist in preparing work plans, establish project budgets and construction cost estimates.
• Monitor daily progress to ensure projects meet schedule and budget.
• Review and approve project shop drawings; ensure detailed engineering documentation.
• Support client communication and deliverables throughout the project life cycle.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Public speaking

Team leadership

Communication

Education

NJ PE license

BS in Civil Engineering

CME/CFM/PP certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Van Cleef Engineering Associates is seeking a Municipal Engineer - Project Manager in Hillsborough, NJ to lead multidisciplinary municipal projects from design through construction. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and client communications, collaborating with engineers, inspectors, and planners to deliver high-quality public infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have a NJ PE, 7+ years in infrastructure, and strong AutoCAD/Civil 3D skills, with public hearing experience a plus.