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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$90K - $125K *

Engineer innovative roadway projects, collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality designs and manage project execution across the Midwest. Mentor junior staff while ensuring timely completion and...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing construction documentation for a major water infrastructure project. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely processing of submittals, RFIs, and compliance, while s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Manage and oversee traffic analysis projects, fostering client relationships and ensuring project success through effective coordination, marketing, and technical quality. Balance multiple projects wh...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Empower project success by managing traffic analysis initiatives, fostering client relationships, and ensuring technical excellence across multiple projects while driving business development and prof...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $127K *

Champion the delivery of capital improvements by providing technical support and project management for bond-eligible construction activities, ensuring compliance with design and sustainability standa...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading impactful water and wastewater projects. Manage all phases from planning to construction, while mentoring teams and fostering client relationships. Drive innovation in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$71K - $95K *

Engage your engineering expertise by facilitating public works projects, planning, and design. Assist in managing construction, ensuring compliance, and effectively communicating with diverse stakehol...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage construction projects by supervising staff and ensuring compliance with contracts, codes, and standards. Oversee daily operations, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive projects to successful...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $104K *

Champion innovative mechanical design solutions while leading projects in HVAC systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal performance and compliance across diverse sectors, in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $121K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and analyze multimodal transportation solutions, enhancing urban roadways for safety and accessibility. Contribute from project initiation to completion, ensuring eff...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects by designing and optimizing site plans, ensuring compliance, and fostering client relationships. Collaborate with a team to develop innovative solutions that...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to design innovative electrical systems for diverse commercial projects. Collaborate with licensed engineers and oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with cod...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Develop innovative solutions in water resources and transportation engineering. Lead diverse projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and client standards while managing teams to deliver high-qu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive innovative water resources solutions within transportation projects. Lead design efforts, manage team assignments, and ensure regulatory compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver succ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of railway signaling and train control systems on major infrastructure projects. Lead design, integration, testing, and commissioning efforts while ensuring compliance with safety and...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive automation and production-line electrical design and integration efforts. Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance and delivering innovative safety syste...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $114K *

Support project documentation and records management for public-sector construction. Ensure accuracy and compliance while collaborating with field and office teams to maintain efficient workflows and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join us to shape and oversee capital projects in electric utility construction, managing everything from project definition to close-out. Your expertise will ensure safety, compliance, and quality whi...

1 month ago

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

$156K - $163K *

Lead the charge in innovative landscape architecture, overseeing complex projects and guiding a talented team. Collaborate with stakeholders to create sustainable designs that enhance community spaces...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower the Land Development team by leading subdivision projects from concept to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and regulatory compliance while driving business growth and fostering team ex...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Join us to support diverse civil engineering projects, utilizing your expertise in planning, design, and delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful outcomes while mentoring junior engineers...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $142K *

Join a dynamic team to manage Water/Wastewater projects, overseeing planning, budgeting, and client relations while mentoring emerging engineers and ensuring quality outcomes in a collaborative enviro...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading water resource projects and mentoring engineers. Oversee planning, design, and construction, while ensuring stakeholder communication and business development. Collabora...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving the successful delivery of complex heavy-civil projects. Lead project execution from pre-construction to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while fos...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Explore a pivotal role in leading multimillion-dollar heavy-civil projects from pre-construction to completion, ensuring safety, efficiency, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders while driving i...

2 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.