Municipal Engineer Jobs

Explore Municipal Engineer jobs that pay $100,000 or more on Ladders. Municipal engineers help communities plan, design, build, and maintain essential public infrastructure, from roads and bridges to water, drainage, and public facilities. Browse vetted opportunities with municipalities, public agencies, consulting firms, and other organizations serving local communities.

What Municipal Engineers Do

Municipal engineers oversee infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle. Responsibilities may include evaluating community needs, preparing or reviewing engineering plans, managing capital improvement programs, coordinating consultants and contractors, and ensuring work meets applicable codes, standards, budgets, and schedules. Depending on the role, engineers may specialize in transportation, utilities, stormwater, public works, or construction management.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a civil engineering background, experience with public infrastructure, and strong project management and communication skills. Senior positions may require a Professional Engineer (PE) license, knowledge of local and state regulations, familiarity with public procurement and capital budgeting, and the ability to coordinate with elected officials, agencies, contractors, and residents. Requirements vary by employer and jurisdiction.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Municipal Engineer career paths can include senior engineer, city engineer, public works director, infrastructure program manager, or engineering department leadership. Compensation depends on factors such as location, experience, credentials, employer, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find opportunities aligned with their expertise.

Find Municipal Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Municipal Engineer openings on Ladders to discover high-paying roles supporting the infrastructure and services communities rely on. Review job requirements, compare opportunities, and identify positions that fit your technical background and leadership goals.

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$100K - $120K *

Lead innovative electrical engineering design for cutting-edge data centres, overseeing all stages from concept to execution while ensuring compliance with industry standards and practices for complex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive successful AMI deployment projects by coordinating smart meter installations, software integration, and vendor partnerships. Ensure utility modernization through effective project management and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading design efforts in transportation projects, utilizing OpenRoads Designer. Collaborate with engineers to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance with stan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $225K *

Champion NEPA/PD&E projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and driving client relationships. Leverage extensive experience in highway/bridge sectors to deliver innovative solutions and ensure pro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$131K - $196K *

Unlock potential by developing AI-driven applications and data pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency through innovative technical solutions, ensuring quality and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Manager, leading national infrastructure projects for financial services clients. Drive strategic objectives while managing multiple projects from initiation to...

Atlanta, GARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex infrastructure projects for financial services clients. Oversee planning, execution, and completion of renovations and upgrades, ensuring alignment with strategic o...

Knoxville, TNRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading national infrastructure renovations for financial services clients. Manage multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic obje...

Charlotte, NCRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$92K - $134K *

Optimize project delivery by managing energy efficiency construction initiatives, ensuring compliance, quality control, and budget adherence, while fostering strong client relationships and overseeing...

Indiana, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in the AEC industry. As a key member of our VDC group, you'll support design-build projects through advanced BIM technologies, ensuring efficiency and collaborati...

Canton, OHRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$77K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving innovation by evaluating and implementing cutting-edge technologies and processes. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance business solutions through r...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Engage your expertise to lead bridge and structural projects from planning to completion. Manage multidisciplinary teams, maintain client relationships, and drive practice growth across Massachusetts...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative structural designs for light-gauge and cold-formed steel systems in modular and prefabricated buildings, ensuring compliance with California codes and enhanci...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$91K - $140K *

Champion environmental compliance by providing expert guidance on water and waste management across multiple manufacturing sites. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies that mitigate risks and e...

Alpharetta, GARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $112K *

Lead the charge in optimizing network capacity and implementing innovative solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure best-in-class service delivery while managing projects and driving strategic in...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Transform fixed equipment engineering by providing expert guidance on pressure vessels and heat exchangers. Manage projects from proposal to completion, ensuring compliance with industry standards whi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $151K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex energy projects, ensuring client satisfaction and financial performance while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet...

Columbus, OHRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead complex infrastructure projects for financial services clients, ensuring strategic objectives are met through effective planning, execution, and collaboration. Elevate your career in a...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while managing client relationships and project teams. Drive innovation in project delivery and enha...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead critical infrastructure projects for financial services clients, managing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while mentoring junior managers...

Tempe, AZRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $105K *

Optimize civil construction projects by managing pre-sale and post-sale activities, collaborating with teams to ensure efficient execution, compliance, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifec...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$87K - $133K *

Explore the management of utility right of way projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and quality. Lead a dynamic team and foster client relationships while aligning project execution with reg...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $253K *

Lead the charge in managing a project team focused on high voltage substations, overseeing design, analysis, and implementation to modernize the electric grid while ensuring projects meet client speci...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $133K *

Lead the execution of utility right of way projects, managing scope, budget, and timelines. Drive team performance, client relationships, and adherence to regulations, ensuring project success from ki...

Kentucky, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining transportation modeling by developing and applying advanced travel demand models. Collaborate with experts, mentor junior staff, and engage with clients to enhance multim...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a municipal engineer do?question toggle

    A municipal engineer plans, designs, manages, or maintains public infrastructure and services. Projects may involve roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, drainage, public facilities, and capital improvements.

  • What qualifications are typically required for municipal engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many positions call for a civil engineering degree and relevant infrastructure or public works experience. Senior roles may require a Professional Engineer (PE) license, project management expertise, and knowledge of applicable regulations. Specific requirements vary by employer and location.

  • Where do municipal engineers work?question toggle

    Municipal engineers may work for city or county governments, regional authorities, public agencies, engineering consultants, and contractors involved in public infrastructure projects.

  • Do municipal engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some experienced and senior municipal engineering positions pay $100,000 or more. Compensation varies based on location, qualifications, employer, and responsibilities. Ladders features vetted professional jobs in this pay range.

  • What career paths are available to municipal engineers?question toggle

    With experience, municipal engineers may advance to senior engineer, city engineer, public works director, capital projects manager, or other infrastructure and engineering leadership roles.