Civil Engineering Manager
- Wallingford, Connecticut
- Permanent
- Oct 12, 2026
Civil Engineering Manager / Senior Civil Engineer
$150,000 - $200,000 + Leadership Progression + Ownership Pathway + Autonomy + Varied Civil Projects
Wallingford, Connecticut (Commutable from: New Haven, Hartford, Middletown, Meriden, Cheshire, Bristol, Waterbury, Southington)
Are you a Civil Engineering Manager or Senior Civil Engineer looking to step into a role where you can take real ownership of projects and progress into senior leadership as the business grows and key leaders retire?
On offer is a rare opportunity to join a well-established civil engineering firm where you will be trusted to run projects end-to-end, work closely with local municipalities, and build toward a long-term leadership position within the company.
This company has been established for decades and has built a strong reputation on repeat business and delivering high-quality work across Connecticut. Due to continued workload and succession planning, they are now looking to add an experienced engineer who wants to develop into a future leader.
In this role you will manage civil projects from design through delivery, owning budget and schedule, coordinating stakeholders, and supporting technical design work using tools such as Civil 3D and hydrology software packages.
This role would suit a Senior Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Manager who wants autonomy today and a clear route into leading teams and influencing the direction of a stable, respected business.
The Role:
- Manage civil engineering projects from start to finish (budget, schedule, delivery)
- Work on municipal and transportation projects including roads, bridges, drainage, sewers and site design
- On-site role based from Wallingford, CT, covering local projects
- Design and technical oversight using Civil 3D and hydrology software tools
The Person:
- Proven civil engineering experience (senior-level preferred)
- PE License preferred (EIT working toward PE considered)
- Motivated to progress into senior leadership as part of succession planning
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Wallingford, Connecticut
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US$150,000 - US$200,000 per annum + Progression to Director + Bonus
Per annum
Permanent
Job Type
Construction
Discipline
BBBH280874_1791822812
Reference Number
12 Oct 2026
Posted
Toby Johnston
Senior Consultant
