Municipal Civil Engineer

Keystone Consulting Engineers•Allentown, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

KCE is hiring a Municipal Engineer for its Allentown, Pennsylvania office. The role provides practical engineering support to municipal clients, helping them plan infrastructure improvements, review development activity, and serve their communities. The engineer will work on subdivision and land development reviews, roadway and stormwater improvements, sanitary sewer projects, public facilities, grant-funded initiatives, and long-range capital planning. The position involves building relationships with municipal officials, residents, developers, contractors, and regulatory agencies, and supporting projects from planning through construction. This is a full-time position based in the Allentown office, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule. Work schedule flexibility and limited remote-work opportunities may be available depending on position, project, and team needs. The role includes paid overtime, local travel for project sites and municipal meetings, and occasional evening meetings. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate before starting, and must already be authorized to work in the United States; KCE cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Five or more years of relevant civil engineering or site design experience, including at least three years in municipal engineering.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Strong working knowledge of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Pennsylvania DEP regulations, and other applicable state and federal requirements.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate project documentation.
Strong written, verbal, and public presentation skills.
Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally for project and municipal meetings.
Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Allentown, PA office or be willing to relocate before the start date.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States; KCE is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

Review subdivision and land development plans for compliance with municipal ordinances and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
Plan, design, and manage public improvement projects involving roadways, stormwater systems, sanitary sewers, recreational facilities, and other municipal infrastructure.
Conduct field evaluations and prepare engineering reports, recommendations, and presentations for municipal governing bodies.
Prepare bid documents, construction cost estimates, technical specifications, and permit applications.
Coordinate with municipal staff, developers, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout project planning, review, approval, and construction.
Provide technical guidance on zoning, stormwater management, environmental requirements, infrastructure planning, and related municipal matters.
Attend and present at municipal meetings, public meetings, and project coordination meetings.
Assist municipalities with grant applications, funding strategies, and long-range capital improvement planning.
Support construction administration, field inspections, and resolution of project issues as assigned.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to the quality and responsiveness of the municipal engineering team.