Senior Municipal Engineer

Houston Engineering, Inc.

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Eden Prairie, MN, us on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted June 7, 2025 Last posted June 7, 2025
Job description

As a Civil Municipal Engineer at Houston Engineering, Inc. you will help define the character of cities and neighborhoods with your work in street and municipal utility reconstruction projects. The challenge and the opportunity you seek can be found at HEI!

  • Plan and design civil engineering projects for both private and public entities.
  • Prepare engineering documents, including equipment schedules, cost estimates, materials, etc. in accordance with the latest governing codes.
  • Effectively manage budgets, schedules, and timely completion of projects.
  • Participate in pre-project presentations, interviews, and preconstruction meetings.
  • Prepare funding applications and preliminary engineer reports.
  • Oversee work-in-progress and monitor outstanding accounts receivable.
  • Lead personnel assigned to projects.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, Bioproducts and Biosystem Engineering, or related Engineering field.
  • 10 plus years applicable experience preferred
  • Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within six months
  • Knowledge of engineering principles and practices
  • Experience with project management and budgeting
  • Capability of supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team atmosphere.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and clients
  • Good driving record and valid driver’s license

Benefits of Joining HEI

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay and significate annual bonuses. The estimated rate of pay is $109,927 - $123,668, depending on experience. Other benefits include employee paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSAs, FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the PB 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

Apply by June 30, 2025 

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About this role

Summary

Designs and manages municipal civil projects, oversees staff, manages budgets, and ensures project completion.

Job title

Senior Municipal Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Industry

civil engineering

Location requirements

Eden Prairie, MN; onsite work required

Salary

$109,927 - $123,668

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

civil engineeringprofessional engineerproject managementbudgetingcommunication

Preferred skills

project managementbudgetingteam leadershipcommunication

Specializations

municipalcivil engineeringproject managementurban development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Eden Prairie, MN, USA

On-site City