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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$140K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead civil engineering projects, mentor talent, and drive innovative solutions in site and land development across the Midwest. Your expertise will ensure project excellence and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of civil engineering by leading a dynamic team in delivering innovative site and land development solutions. Drive project success through technical guidance, mentorship, and collabor...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading civil engineering teams in delivering innovative site and land development solutions across the Midwest. Drive project success through mentorship, technical guidance, an...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Inspire excellence in civil engineering by leading project teams and delivering innovative site development solutions across the Midwest. Drive quality and efficiency while mentoring engineers and fos...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions while managing a dynamic team. Oversee project execution and mentor engineers to ensure high-quality results in land and site devel...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions while managing project teams and ensuring high-quality results in site and land development across the Midwest. Drive efficiency an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions while managing project teams and ensuring high-quality execution across diverse land development projects in the Midwest region...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative civil engineering solutions. Lead design and execution of diverse projects, mentor engineers, and ensure excellence in project delivery across the...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic civil engineering team, driving innovative site and land development projects across the Midwest. Oversee project execution, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality results while fost...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions for land and site development projects across the Midwest. Oversee project execution, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality res...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Drive innovative civil engineering designs for land development projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading a collaborative team. Manage project lifecycles, mentor junior engineers, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading operational excellence initiatives across multiple sites while managing projects, enhancing safety, and improving plant availability through strategic analysis and data man...

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

$89K - $106K *

Elevate your career by developing construction plans and overseeing projects. Engage with public and private stakeholders while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and facilitating departme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing construction projects, ensuring safety, and maintaining schedules. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success while managing resources and resol...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $135K *

Elevate infrastructure solutions by leading design teams in municipal water and drainage projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while mentoring junior staff and fostering client relationships...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Lead the strategic planning and delivery of large-scale municipal infrastructure programs, ensuring project alignment with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and budgetary constraints while m...

Wellington, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Optimize infrastructure impact by leading large-scale municipal projects. Oversee strategic planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely delivery and compliance with standards, whi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $112K *

Innovate in water and wastewater engineering by designing sustainable systems, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive project success through technical suppo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage in managing municipal civil infrastructure projects, serving as the primary client liaison. Leverage technical expertise to enhance client relationships and drive business development across No...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $104K *

Drive project engineering workflows by managing RFIs, submittals, and documentation. Collaborate with construction and quality teams to ensure timely project delivery and compliance with specification...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $125K *

Shape the future of structural engineering by leading innovative projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality design solutions in various sectors...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as a Structural Engineer, tackling complex projects and leading design efforts. Collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior staff, and advance your career with opportunities in p...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $125K *

Lead innovative structural engineering projects, mentor teams, and collaborate across diverse sectors to deliver high-quality design solutions while advancing your career into leadership roles...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $125K *

Shape the future of structural engineering by leading projects, mentoring teams, and delivering innovative design solutions across various sectors while honing your skills for advanced technical roles...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $125K *

Shape the future of structural engineering by tackling complex challenges, mentoring talent, and collaborating across disciplines to create innovative designs for diverse projects, while accelerating...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.