Civil Engineering Project Manager

About

We are currently seeking Civil Engineering Project Manager to join a well-established consulting engineering firm in central Connecticut. This is a strong opportunity to work on municipal, state, and federally funded infrastructure projects with a company that has been in business for over 60 years and continues to grow.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities:

Transportation & Municipal Engineering:

• Design and support projects involving highways, bridges, multi-use trails, complete streets, pedestrian facilities, and traffic systems
• Perform traffic engineering, planning, and transportation design
• Work on CTDOT and municipal projects from concept through construction
• Participate in project management, client interaction, and design team coordination

Water Resources Engineering:

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis including flood studies, drainage studies, and stormwater management
• Design storm and sanitary sewer systems and support environmental permitting efforts
• Utilize tools such as HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, TR-20, TR-55, SWMM, HY-8, and StormCAD
• Serve as a Hydraulic Engineer on infrastructure projects, overseeing technical design aspects

Project & Team Leadership:

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables. May be managing 5 projects at once.
• Support client relationships and assist with business development efforts
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering functions

Civil Engineering Manager (if applicable):

• Lead and manage the civil engineering department
• Oversee team performance, project execution, and resource planning
• Drive operational efficiency and ensure high-quality project delivery

Qualifications / Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant civil engineering experience (10+ years for management roles)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Connecticut or ability to obtain within one year
• Experience with municipal, transportation, or water resources engineering projects
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Preferred:

• CTDOT project experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation
• Experience with hydraulic and stormwater modeling software
• Leadership or project management experience

Work Environment:

This is an in-office role based in Meriden, CT, with involvement in a variety of infrastructure projects across the region. The position offers a mix of design, project management, and field coordination depending on experience level.

Company Overview:

This established civil engineering consulting firm has been serving Connecticut for over six decades, specializing in transportation, municipal, and water resources engineering. They offer long-term stability, career growth, and the opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects.