Senior Municipal Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Village of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking a Senior Municipal Engineer to plan, review, design, and execute municipal and public infrastructure projects in collaboration with municipal clients, senior leadership, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams. The role is based in Albany, NY, with a focus on permitting, design, and construction-phase coordination.

The candidate will lead or support design efforts for roadway, drainage, and utility improvements, perform engineering analyses, and coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in municipal engineering, civil/site engineering, land development review, public infrastructure, or transportation-related projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license – Preferred, preferably in New Jersey or with the ability to obtain New Jersey licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Strong experience in municipal engineering review, infrastructure design, permitting, and construction-phase coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other relevant engineering software; experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally to municipal clients, boards, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal team members.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, exercise sound engineering judgment, and contribute effectively in a client-service environment.

Responsibilities

• Municipal Review & Technical Oversight: Review site plans, subdivision and land development applications, and capital improvement projects for compliance with municipal ordinances, engineering standards, and applicable regulations.
• Board & Client Representation: Prepare technical review letters, engineering reports, and written recommendations for municipal clients, boards, and internal teams; attend and participate in planning board and zoning board meetings as needed.
• Project Design & Delivery: Lead or support the design of municipal infrastructure improvements, including roadway, drainage, stormwater, utility, and site-related projects; prepare or oversee plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Engineering Analysis: Perform and review engineering calculations related to grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility systems, and roadway design, applying sound technical judgment and practical problem-solving.
• Construction Administration: Support construction-phase services including submittal review, RFIs, contractor coordination, field observations, change documentation, and resolution of field issues.
• Quality Control & Coordination: Conduct quality reviews of engineering documents and coordinate effectively with internal disciplines, contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies to support successful project delivery and compliance.
• Team Support & Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior engineering staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on technical quality, responsiveness, and professional growth.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Mentorship

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Senior Municipal Engineer

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Albany, NY

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 / year

Description

This role involves planning, reviewing, designing, and executing municipal and public infrastructure projects in collaboration with municipal clients, senior leadership, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Municipal Review & Technical Oversight: Review site plans, subdivision and land development applications, and capital improvement projects for compliance with municipal ordinances, engineering standards, and applicable regulations.
• Board & Client Representation: Prepare technical review letters, engineering reports, and written recommendations for municipal clients, boards, and internal teams; attend and participate in planning board and zoning board meetings as needed.
• Project Design & Delivery: Lead or support the design of municipal infrastructure improvements, including roadway, drainage, stormwater, utility, and site-related projects; prepare or oversee plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Engineering Analysis: Perform and review engineering calculations related to grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility systems, and roadway design, applying sound technical judgment and practical problem-solving.
• Construction Administration: Support construction-phase services including submittal review, RFIs, contractor coordination, field observations, change documentation, and resolution of field issues.
• Quality Control & Coordination: Conduct quality reviews of engineering documents and coordinate effectively with internal disciplines, contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies to support successful project delivery and compliance.
• Team Support & Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior engineering staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on technical quality, responsiveness, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in municipal engineering, civil/site engineering, land development review, public infrastructure, or transportation-related projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license – Preferred, preferably in New Jersey or with the ability to obtain New Jersey licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Strong experience in municipal engineering review, infrastructure design, permitting, and construction-phase coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other relevant engineering software; experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally to municipal clients, boards, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal team members.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, exercise sound engineering judgment, and contribute effectively in a client-service environment.

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program, and paid time off/parental leave.