Senior Municipal Engineering Leader (North Dakota Market)

Location: North Dakota
Full-Time | Senior-Level | Travel Required

Job Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Municipal Engineering Leader to manage and grow municipal services in the North Dakota market. This high-impact leadership role is ideal for a licensed professional engineer with deep municipal experience, a strategic mindset, and a strong ability to build client relationships. You’ll oversee engineering operations, drive business development, and lead a talented team of engineers while playing a key role in shaping the firm’s municipal sector in North Dakota.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Leadership & Strategy

• Set and execute short- and long-term goals for the municipal market in ND

• Monitor project budgets and team performance

• Collaborate with senior leadership across service sectors

• Provide financial and progress reports to company leadership

✅ Business Development

• Lead project pursuits and proposal efforts

• Develop new client relationships in the public and private sectors

• Attend conferences and industry events to represent the firm

• Identify strategic partnerships and growth opportunities

✅ Team & Project Oversight

• Manage municipal infrastructure and utility projects from concept to completion

• Mentor project engineers in profitability, contract negotiation, and risk management

• Hire and retain top talent aligned with company goals

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies

✅ Client Engagement

• Serve as the main point of contact for key municipal clients

• Attend in-person meetings with engineers and municipal operations staff

• Review contracts and discuss upcoming opportunities with clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Required)

• Licensed PE in North Dakota (or ability to obtain)

• 10+ years of municipal engineering experience

• 7+ years of project management experience

• Deep understanding of municipal infrastructure and public works in ND

• Consulting engineering experience strongly preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

• Valid driver’s license required

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs

• May require prolonged standing, walking, and overnight travel

• Frequently works more than 40 hours per week

• Must be able to work independently and in team environments

Why You Should Apply

✔ Leadership opportunity with impact in your local community
✔ Strategic role in a growing market
✔ Supportive, collaborative team culture
✔ Engage with cutting-edge municipal infrastructure projects