Senior Municipal Engineer & Practice Lead - Newark

Pennoni; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking a Senior Municipal Engineer to lead our Municipal Engineering department in Newark, NJ. This full-time role requires guiding complex municipal projects, mentoring staff, and maintaining strong relationships with public-sector clients.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years in civil engineering, NJ PE license, and proven leadership in municipal settings. This position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities within Pennoni.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PE license in New Jersey required.
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive civil/municipal project experience.
• Strong leadership and client-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage municipal projects for municipalities, counties, and authorities.
• Attend Planning Board, Zoning Board, and Council meetings as required.
• Prepare proposals, fee estimates, and budget projections.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff and foster collaboration.
• Coordinate internal teams and deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Support business development initiatives and growth of Municipal Engineering Services.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client management

Mentoring staff

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey

Job description

Pennoni is seeking a Senior Municipal Engineer to lead our Municipal Engineering department in Newark, NJ. This full-time role requires guiding complex municipal projects, mentoring staff, and maintaining strong relationships with public-sector clients.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years in civil engineering, NJ PE license, and proven leadership in municipal settings. This position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities within Pennoni.