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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$125K - $155K *

Drive large-scale transportation projects as a Resident Engineer, overseeing construction engineering, inspection, and contract administration. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure comp...

3 days ago

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

$77K - $87K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on innovative transportation infrastructure projects. Collaborate with experts in traffic engineering, design, and analysis to enhance safety and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $138K *

Contribute to innovative engineering solutions by applying technical expertise to moderately complex projects, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with teams to meet project ob...

1 week ago

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

$99K - $115K *

Drive safety and compliance in mining operations by overseeing inspections, reviewing plans, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workplace health and safety...

Whitehorse, YTIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Transform transportation infrastructure by leading inspection teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality projects across Connecticut...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$63K - $111K *

Lead the charge in traffic engineering projects, utilizing your expertise to conduct analyses, design plans, and enhance safety measures while collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality...

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving innovative land engineering solutions across diverse projects, enhancing infrastructure for clients in institutional, industrial, and energy sectors. Elevate your skills in...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $245K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative structural engineering solutions for transportation projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction across New England while fostering strong stakeholder re...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that drives infrastructure improvement projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction while managing resources and risks effectiv...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Lead the successful delivery of capital and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with budget, schedule, and standards while collaborating with teams, stakeholders, and the public. Foster commu...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$124K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful infrastructure projects. Leverage your expertise in construction engineering to support project delivery, ensuring compliance and effective communi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing complex roadway infrastructure projects, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver high-quality designs for New York City and State agencies while mentoring junior engine...

1 week ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Drive construction excellence by coordinating design services, ensuring compliance with specifications, and facilitating effective communication among stakeholders in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Drive impactful construction solutions by coordinating design services, ensuring compliance with specifications, and collaborating with experts to enhance project quality and efficiency in a dynamic e...

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1 week ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Drive your career forward by coordinating design services during construction, ensuring compliance with specifications, and collaborating with experts to deliver quality results on critical infrastruc...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of land development by leading a dynamic team, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering client relationships. Leverage your civil engineering expertise to deliver innovative proje...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project delivery by managing civil engineering and construction initiatives across Eastern Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces, ensuring compliance, quality, and stakeholder satisfacti...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative traffic solutions by leading design projects, applying civil engineering principles, and collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance infrastructure across the nation...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $125K *

Elevate transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles and technical expertise to design and deliver roadway projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to qual...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of transportation by designing innovative roadway solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, high-quality infrastructure projects while enhancing your e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by collaborating on innovative roadway design projects, applying engineering principles to develop transportation infrastructure solutions from concept to completion while ensuring co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage the design and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects, applying engineering principles and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with standards and success...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive transportation improvement projects by designing and detailing roadway and highway systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with engineering standards while performing calculations a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by leading impactful transportation and structural engineering projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring junior engineers...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$138K - $185K *

Manage the City’s engineering programs for water, stormwater, and sewer utilities. Oversee capital projects, ensure compliance with standards, and lead design and inspection efforts to enhance public...

2 weeks ago

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

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.