Technical Engineer Specialist - Community and Land Development

T&M Associates; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

T&M Associates seeks a Technical Specialist to support New Jersey Community and Land Development projects. You will lead QA/QC reviews, guide project teams, and enforce standards while advancing technical training and continuous improvement across the Northeast region.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license, and 12+ years in municipal/public works projects, with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, StormCAD, and HydroCAD. Hybrid work model in NJ is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required); PE license required.
• 12+ years of civil engineering experience, with a focus on municipal engineering and public sector projects.
• Strong understanding of local and regional regulatory requirements.
• High level of technical proficiency & strong background in development of design drawings and technical specifications for civil engineering projects, as well as experience in civil engineering construction phase service.
• Proven experience conducting technical QA/QC reviews.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and systematic in approach.
• Ability to mentor others and communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Proficiency in civil engineering design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, StormCAD, HydroCAD, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC standards and procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all project deliverables.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of design plans, specifications, reports, and calculations to confirm alignment with company standards, client expectations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, supporting knowledge sharing and professional development across the team.
• Collaborate with project managers and design teams during key project phases to proactively identify and resolve technical issues by providing technical expertise.
• Participate in the development and delivery of internal technical training programs to promote best practices and elevate overall technical performance.
• Identify recurring quality concerns or inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement efforts in tools, workflows, and design practices.

Skills

QA/QC oversight

Project leadership

Mentoring

Civil engineering design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

StormCAD

HydroCAD

Job description

T&M is seeking a Technical Specialist to support our New Jersey Community and Land Development Market. This role serves as a hands‑on technical practitioner, providing recommended technical approaches for municipal and public infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on QA/QC oversight and review.

The Technical Specialist will take a leadership role in guiding and empowering project teams to consistently deliver high‑quality work that meets rigorous standards for technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction. In addition, this individual will act as a regional technical resource, responsible for developing and enforcing QA/QC standards and procedures, reviewing engineering deliverables, supporting internal technical training initiatives, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts across the Northeast Region.

As a technical specialist, you will have key responsibilities in the following:

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC standards and procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all project deliverables.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of design plans, specifications, reports, and calculations to confirm alignment with company standards, client expectations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, supporting knowledge sharing and professional development across the team.
• Collaborate with project managers and design teams during key project phases to proactively identify and resolve technical issues by providing technical expertise
• Participate in the development and delivery of internal technical training programs to promote best practices and elevate overall technical performance.
• Identify recurring quality concerns or inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement efforts in tools, workflows, and design practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required); PE license required
• 12+ years of civil engineering experience, with a focus on municipal engineering and public sector projects
• Strong understanding of local and regional regulatory requirements
• High level of technical proficiency & strong background in development of design drawings and technical specifications for civil engineering projects, as well as experience in civil engineering construction phase service.
• Proven experience conducting technical QA/QC reviews.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and systematic in approach.
• Ability to mentor others and communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Proficiency in civil engineering design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, StormCAD, HydroCAD, etc.

T&M Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices in compliance with applicable laws, including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act. T&M estimates that the salary range for this position will fall between $130,000 - $160,000. The actual salary offered may vary within this range, depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, educational qualifications, specific skills and knowledge, as well as internal pay equity and geographic location.

T&M Associates offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees.

• comprehensive insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• a 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• flexible work schedules
• wellness programs
• professional development opportunities

— all within a people-first, award-winning hybrid work environment.

New Hires must have documents indicating they are eligible to work in the United States. EEO/AA Employer.

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