Senior Municipal Engineer

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Mount Arlington (NJ); On-site; USD 81,900 - 95,130; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)/Roth matching

Paid time off including parental leave

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Mount Arlington, NJ seeks a Senior Municipal Engineer to lead impactful infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include reviewing site plans, overseeing construction compliance, and designing capital improvement projects. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement and personal growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of capital improvement, residential and/or commercial site design experience.
• EIT required, PE preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Review subdivision and site plans for approval.
• Administer developer-sponsored projects during construction.
• Design capital improvement projects.
• Evaluate public works issues.

Skills

Project oversight

Effective written and communication skills

Self-starter

Knowledge of the planning and zoning process

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a driven and dynamic Senior Municipal Engineer to join our growing team in Mt. Arlington, NJ! If you’re passionate about shaping the future of local communities and delivering impactful infrastructure solutions, this role is your chance to shine.

As a key leader on our municipal team, you’ll take on meaningful, high-visibility projects, from initial design concepts to construction oversight, working hand-in-hand with public agencies, utilities, and multidisciplinary experts across the organization. Your expertise will help bring essential infrastructure to life, improve public services, and strengthen the places people live, work, and thrive.

This is an incredible opportunity to elevate your career within a nationally recognized, fast-paced, and collaborative environment that champions innovation, technical excellence, and forward-thinking engineering. If you’re ready to make a real impact and grow with a team that values your ideas, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Review of subdivision plans and site plans submitted by developers for approval.
• Administration of developer sponsored projects that are in construction to verify compliance with the approved plans.
• Design of capital improvement projects.
• Evaluation of public works issues in our municipalities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3-5 years of capital improvement, residential and/or commercial site design.
• EIT required, PE preferred.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D Preferred.
• Knowledge of the planning and zoning process.
• Effective written and communication skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently and with team members.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $81,900 to $95,130 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help youAccelerate Your Success!