Senior Municipal Engineer

Ayres Associates; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability and life insurance

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401K with company match

PTO upon hire and paid holidays

Job summary

Ayres Associates in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Senior Municipal Water and/or Wastewater Engineer. This role involves leading technical design and managing municipal utility projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, at least 15 years of experience, and a PE license in Wisconsin or Minnesota. Ayres offers competitive benefits including health insurance, stock ownership, and professional development opportunities. The salary range is $110,000 - $155,000.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in municipal utility design and construction.
• Ability to independently manage small to medium size projects.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical design of municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Oversee project schedules, quality standards, and client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain technical knowledge in organizations.

Skills

Project management

Utility design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Registered professional engineer (PE) in Wisconsin or Minnesota

Job description

Finding The Right Fit

Ayres is seeking a senior municipal water and/or wastewater engineer with a proven track record of technical design and managing and successfully executing various municipal utility projects. The successful candidate will have expertise in utility design, water/wastewater distribution and collection systems, and utility relocation projects, with experience in managing projects and clients, permitting, design, specification and contract preparation, and construction management.

Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.

On Any Given Day, You’ll

• Take the lead in and work collaboratively to deliver projects for municipal governments.
• Responsible for lead in technical design of municipal water and/or wastewater projects including distribution, pumping, storage, treatment, and process engineering
• Manage projects, oversee design and production of plans and specifications and related regulatory submittals, and ensure that the work is produced on schedule, profitably, and in conformance with the quality standards of Ayres and requirements of the contract.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with design team, PMs, and other leaders within the company.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
• Actively engage in professional organizations to maintain and/or share technical knowledge.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) in Wisconsin or Minnesota.
• 15+ years of experience in the field of municipal utility design and construction.
• Ability to independently manage small to medium size projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Desired Skills And Experiences

• Experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities, especially in smaller communities.
• Work with our team of 40+ employee‑owners in Wisconsin and Minnesota to ensure the work is accurate, thorough, and aligns with the established standards while providing helpful feedback.

Benefits Of Being Part Of The Ayres Team

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/.

Our good‑faith compensation approach is fair and equitable, and takes into consideration only permissible factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, training, skills, and experience, and geographic location where the work is performed. A salary range for this posting is $110000 - $155000. The foregoing salary range represents what the company believes, in good‑faith, it will pay for the posted opportunity. The individual selected for this role will be evaluated with the compensation factors in mind and placed appropriately.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer