Municipal Engineer - Project Manager

About the role

Van Cleef Engineering is a dynamic, multi-disciplined firm of Engineers, Certified Inspectors, Landscape Architects, Planners and Land Surveyors. We are committed to creating a personal and professional environment where we can build and focus on helping communities through teamwork and support. Our local offices provide our employees with opportunities for professional development and growth, including our Young Professionals Group, a flexible working environment, and times to celebrate our accomplishments together. Van Cleef is proud to have been recognized in New Jersey as a Best Place to Work for 2025!

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal engineering projects, including road rehabilitation, stormwater management, subdivision and land development reviews, and utility design.
• Cook up and manage capital improvement projects for public sector clients.
• Coordinate activities related to technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and construction issues.
• Affix effective work plan proposals, establish project budgets and construction cost estimates.
• Monitor daily progress of projects through full project life-cycle to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Review and approve project shop drawings.
• Ensure preparation of and review all detailed engineering sketches, drawings, specifications, plans, reports, and technical documentation to support project deliverables, reviews, and client communication.
• Work with professional engineering consultants, governmental agencies, involved communities and contractors in connection with the planning, design, and permitting of various types of infrastructure projects.
• Represent the firm at municipal planning, zoning, and land-use board meetings.
• Communicate project goals and updates to stakeholders, including public officials and community members.
• Review and evaluate Municipal Development Applications using knowledge of the Municipal Code of various municipalities.
• Attend project meetings with clients.
• Prepare and present monthly status reports for review by the clients.
• Mentor, support and develop junior engineers.
• Provide technical skill development along with professional growth opportunities.
• Engage in marketing related proposals and programs to maintain existing clients and to pursue and develop new clients and business opportunities.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, NJ PE required.
• CME, CFM, and/or PP a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive experience servicing private clients and/or managing infrastructure projects or designing land development projects.
• Experience working in site development strongly preferred.
• Experience in public testimony before Land Use Boards a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D required, GIS and Hydroflow software experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to represent the firm in all related areas.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and develop team members and work effectively with external partners and stakeholders.

Benefits

We offer medical/rx insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth options) with company match, paid holidays, vacation and sick days, company-paid Life insurance, company-paid Long-Term Disability insurance, tuition reimbursement program (postgraduate), gym membership reimbursement, flexible spending account (FSA), and compensation: $104,000 - $167,000 annually commensurate with experience.

What We Offer

We are committed to creating a personal and professional environment where we can build and focus on helping communities through teamwork and support. Our local offices provide our employees with opportunities for professional development and growth, including our Young Professionals Group, a flexible working environment, and times to celebrate our accomplishments together.

New Business Development

Engage in marketing related proposals and programs to maintain existing clients and to pursue and develop new clients and business opportunities.

Additional Information

Van Cleef is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. This position is not eligible for H1-B or any other visa sponsorship. We thank all applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.