Sr. Municipal Engineer

DiPietro Recruiting & Consulting; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in New Jersey seeks a Municipal Engineer with extensive experience in infrastructure projects. The role involves managing projects for municipalities, supervising staff, and providing mentorship. Applicants should hold a PE license in NJ and possess strong project management skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth of Municipal Engineering Services within the firm.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience in Engineering, preferably with municipal projects.
• PE license in NJ required.
• Certified Municipal Engineer (CME) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital improvement projects for municipal clients.
• Oversee review of applications before planning and zoning boards.
• Serve as a Municipal Engineer and Board Engineer.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

Work on a variety of projects; this includes projects for municipalities, counties, and authorities (including subdivision & land development reviews, road rehabilitation, stormwater management (SWM), capital improvements, grant writing, and attendance at public meetings).

Manage capital improvement projects for municipal clients.

Oversee review of applications before planning, zoning, and/or land-use boards.

Coordinate master planning-related tasks.

Serve as a Municipal Engineer and Board Engineer.

Prepare proposals and budget estimates.

Supervise staff in the design of engineering projects (including roadways, drainage, water, wastewater, other utilities, and site development).

Provide mentorship to staff members.

Assist Upper Management with the development & growth of Municipal Engineering Services for the office.

Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (or a similar discipline).

12+ years of professional experience working in Engineering, preferably with infrastructure projects and the municipal sector.

PE license in NJ.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Municipal Engineer [CME] credential is preferred.

Management and/or Project Management experience; proven ability to manage multi-discipline projects is strongly preferred.

Advanced expertise working with design and permitting activities.

Experience working on wet utility (water and/or wastewater) projects.

Experience working with water resources (such as stream and waterway restoration).

Experience with engineering tools (e.g.: CADD, GIS, analytical programs, etc.); experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS / ArcInfo.

Experience with H&H tools (e.g.: HydroCAD, InfoSWWM, OpenFlows WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, & SewerGEMS).

Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision while displaying a positive attitude.

Excellent organizational skills, especially with a proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.

Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); technical writing skills are strongly preferred!