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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$108K - $160K *

Champion transformative municipal roadway projects while mentoring teams. Lead project management efforts, ensuring high-quality delivery and strong client relationships, all within a collaborative en...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$83K - $104K *

Manage project documentation and support engineering teams in daily operations. Oversee records, reports, and correspondence for construction projects, ensuring compliance with agency requirements and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting construction projects by managing documentation, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with agency requirements. Your expertise will drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $104K *

Help us enhance project efficiency by supporting construction administration, documentation, and coordination with stakeholders on various infrastructure projects in New Jersey. Bring your expertise t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $104K *

Elevate project success by supporting engineering teams with documentation, tracking, and administration for construction projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and maintain proj...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $104K *

Transform the construction landscape by supporting project administration and documentation. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency on state and regional proje...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing transportation systems through advanced traffic engineering. Leverage your expertise to analyze, design, and implement innovative solutions for roadways and i...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead quality assurance on large-scale infrastructure projects like dams, ensuring compliance, resolving issues with clients and contractors, and supporting design teams through constructability review...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize traffic engineering solutions, enhancing roadway design and operations. Leverage advanced technologies and collaborate with professionals to deliver innovative transpor...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $135K *

Elevate your career by applying advanced traffic engineering techniques to enhance roadway design, safety, and functionality. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for transpo...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join us to develop innovative drainage solutions for a major transportation project. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality designs, analyses, and technical documentation wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Transform sustainability initiatives by providing engineering and project coordination support for capital improvement projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful planning, design, a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$101K - $157K *

Shape the future of building compliance by overseeing plans review, inspections, and enforcement. Collaborate with inspectors and provide technical guidance to ensure adherence to building codes and f...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $150K *

Take ownership of project documentation and coordination for transportation construction, ensuring audit-ready files and fostering effective communication among engineers, contractors, and clients to...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $146K *

Join our dynamic team as you develop innovative solutions in utility operations, collaborating across functions to enhance energy distribution and system resilience, while driving projects that optimi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $146K *

Champion the future of electrical distribution by providing engineering support, leading strategic initiatives, and enhancing system reliability and efficiency in utility projects...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $150K *

Take ownership of critical County infrastructure by leading an engineering team to maintain roads, stormwater systems, and emergency responses. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective planni...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K *

Optimize stormwater management solutions while leading project teams and mentoring staff. Drive technical excellence and business development in a collaborative environment, ensuring quality and innov...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $194K *

Contribute to the design of heavy civil structures for major infrastructure projects. Leverage your seismic design expertise to tackle complex challenges while collaborating with multidisciplinary tea...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer impactful civil engineering projects by collaborating on design, plan production, and construction oversight, ensuring standards are met for land development and public infrastructure...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the design and oversight of diverse civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications, while collaborating with senior engineers to enhance infrastructure...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive the success of heavy civil construction projects by coordinating planning, execution, and compliance. Collaborate with project teams to ensure quality, safety, and client satisfaction while mana...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Advance your career as a Senior Project Engineer overseeing heavy civil construction projects, ensuring compliance, safety, and excellence in execution. Collaborate with teams to develop plans, manage...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $118K *

Deliver innovative civil engineering solutions for municipal infrastructure projects, collaborating with a skilled team. Your expertise will enhance local roads, water, and sewer systems while buildin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Tackle complex utility projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely deliverables. Collaborate closely with clients to enhance project execution and support team de...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.