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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.
Municipal Engineer Jobs
$85K - $125K *
Empower your career by joining a team where you'll lead structural projects, mentor junior engineers, and tackle complex challenges across diverse sectors. Collaborate, innovate, and grow into senior...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $125K *
Lead the charge in solving complex structural engineering challenges while mentoring teams and collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative design solutions. Opportunities for growth into se...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $125K *
Join a team that's passionate about solving complex structural engineering challenges. Lead project components, mentor junior engineers, and create innovative solutions across diverse industries, with...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $125K *
Lead the charge in tackling complex structural engineering projects while mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate across disciplines and contribute to innovative design solutions that enhance infrastr...
3 weeks ago
$78K - $83K *
Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative water/wastewater projects. Engage in hands-on experience, develop technical competencies, and collaborate with experts to enhance community sustain...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$132K - $182K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee engineering planning and construction for municipal infrastructure. Lead projects, manage staff, and ensure compliance with regulations while delivering high-quality sol...
Today
$132K - $182K *
Lead the charge in shaping municipal infrastructure by overseeing engineering planning, design, and construction. Manage a dedicated team, ensure compliance with regulations, and engage with stakehold...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Engage as a strategic leader in civil engineering, providing technical authority and mentorship across diverse power generation and infrastructure projects, while driving innovation and ensuring engin...
Yesterday
$164K - $199K *
Build a rewarding career overseeing engineering and public works projects. Lead a diverse team while managing a substantial budget to enhance transportation, land development, and climate resiliency i...
4 weeks ago
Principal Engineer - Land Development
$105K - $135K *
Advance your career by leading innovative land development projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and deliver impactful solutions while shaping the future of our growing presence in the c...
1 week ago
Principal Engineer - Land Development
$105K - $135K *
Transform the landscape by leading innovative land development projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, analyze, and implement comprehensive site solutions while advancing your professiona...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Reimagine civil engineering solutions by leading diverse projects in site development and roadway design. Collaborate with clients and manage junior staff while ensuring quality and compliance in a dy...
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Principal, Senior Civil Engineer
$162K - $243K *
Lead the charge in urban infrastructure projects by leveraging 25+ years of experience to drive technical excellence and cultivate strategic relationships across NYC agencies, ensuring impactful trans...
Reposted 4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles and technical expertise to design and deliver innovative roadway and multimodal projects, collaborating with multid...
6 days ago
$105K - $140K *
Shape impactful transportation projects by developing roadway designs, specifications, and support for various stakeholders. Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing Arizona's infrastructure through i...
3 weeks ago
$105K - $140K *
Innovate transportation solutions as you design roadway alignments and specifications for diverse projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and develop expertise while contributing to impactf...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $102K *
Unlock innovative transportation solutions by applying engineering expertise to roadway design. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance and enhancing project outcomes while devel...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure by designing and detailing roadway projects. Collaborate on high-profile designs, mentor junior engineers, and employ advance...
1 month ago
Project Engineer, Land Development
$90K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative hydraulic modeling solutions for diverse land development projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex engineering challen...
Today
$88K - $124K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing community infrastructure through innovative design and project management. Collaborate with engineers and technicians to oversee capital improvement projects...
1 week ago
Engineer, Capital Improvement Program - Water and Wastewater Treatment
$85K - $100K *
Innovate in water and wastewater treatment by managing capital improvement projects, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring quality design deliverables while enhancing public relations and commun...
2 days ago
$180K - $190K *
Drive strategic leadership in public works, enhancing infrastructure and community engagement while managing diverse teams and complex capital programs to ensure operational excellence and regulatory...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the design and execution of complex civil engineering projects in power generation and renewable energy. Mentor teams, manage multidisciplinary coordination, and ensure compliance throughout all...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading traffic design projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring quality control. Your expertise will drive successful project outcomes and enhance client relationships within a...
4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Empower project success by leading complex civil engineering initiatives, managing teams, and ensuring technical fidelity while fostering client relationships. Drive profitability and advancement thro...
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does a municipal engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
With experience, municipal engineers may advance to senior engineer, city engineer, public works director, capital projects manager, or other infrastructure and engineering leadership roles.