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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$110K - $114K *

Manage and coordinate large-scale infrastructure projects from planning to completion. Drive collaboration with consultants, ensure regulatory compliance, and facilitate public engagement to deliver p...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Tackle complex construction engineering projects while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders, resolve issues, and support quality assurance activities to deliver successf...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Engineer transformative public works projects by conducting thorough site inspections, ensuring compliance with regulations, and resolving complex issues to deliver outstanding infrastructure solution...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation by leading structural design projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring quality while collaborating across disciplines to deliver exceptional solutions in diverse sectors...

3 weeks ago

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

$82K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water resources engineering. Leverage your expertise in Civil Engineering to design, analyze, and manage projects, ensuring effective solutions for water and w...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of engineering by leading complex structural investigations, mentoring talent, and establishing best practices. Drive technical improvements and influence product decisions to lea...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by managing diverse civil engineering projects. Leverage your expertise in transportation design, work collaboratively with teams, and enjoy valuable experience developing innovati...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Civil Engineer, managing diverse projects in Alaska's Transportation Sector. Contribute to innovative design solutions while growing your career in a collaborative environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Optimize diverse civil engineering projects across Alaska. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, fostering innovative solutions in transportation and site development while managing mu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career as a Civil Engineer managing impactful projects across Alaska. Enjoy hands-on design responsibilities while collaborating with teams in a dynamic environment to deliver innovative sol...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's redefining civil engineering by managing diverse projects across Alaska. This hands-on role is perfect for a motivated engineer eager to gain experience in transportation design whi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation projects. Lead design initiatives for KDOT and municipal clients, ensuring quality and efficiency while fostering client relationships and manag...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Empower your career by managing transportation design projects, ensuring quality and efficiency while fostering client relationships and leading a talented team. Drive impactful infrastructure solutio...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Drive impactful transportation projects by managing design, budgets, and client relationships. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and timely delivery while fostering business development and mai...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex traffic engineering projects, overseeing studies and analyses from inception to completion. Drive business development and mentor a team while ensuring quality cont...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower a capital construction team to successfully execute R&B and Growth projects, ensuring adherence to safety and operational policies while fostering strong relationships with contractors and sta...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate the execution of capital projects in the North region, ensuring safety and efficiency. Lead a construction team, manage contractor relationships, and support operations while driving projec...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and coordination of mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, code-compliant sol...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $175K *

Reimagine mechanical engineering solutions for energy and infrastructure projects. Lead design efforts, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead innovative geotechnical engineering projects, ensuring client satisfaction through quality deliverables, effective communication, and team collaboration in a dynamic environment. Mentor junior st...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $140K *

Engage with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful water/wastewater design solutions, managing projects from planning through construction and ensuring compliance with regulations and quality st...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $230K *

Grow your career with a senior-level role focused on expanding municipal engineering partnerships, driving market growth, and leading business development efforts across Missouri while leveraging esta...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $230K *

Drive growth by leveraging municipal engineering expertise to build relationships, identify opportunities, and lead pursuits. This senior role focuses on expanding market presence and securing consult...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $168K *

Lead the charge in civil engineering projects, managing designs and specifications for public works infrastructure. Collaborate with developers and contractors to ensure compliance and successful proj...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize engineering processes by evaluating and enhancing systems. Lead projects with clear objectives, coordinating teams and ensuring safety while driving improvements in plant operations and maint...

6 days 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.