Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Civil project engineer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in transportation infrastructure, water and wastewater systems, and commercial and residential development across a market that supports candidates from entry-level through senior principal. Boston, Worcester, and Cambridge are the primary hiring centers, with firms like Jacobs, CDM Smith, and VHB maintaining deep, ongoing presences across the state. Drainage design, roadway engineering, and stormwater management are among the most consistently sought specialties in Massachusetts listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At McFarland Johnson (MJ), we're more than infrastructure consultants - we are a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of commitment to delivering innovative planning, engineering design, environmental services, technology, and construction solutions that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
We're looking for an experienced Civil Engineer Aviation Project Manager to join our growing Aviation and Infrastructure team throughout New England. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading diverse projects, developing trusted client relationships, and helping our technical team succeed.
The ideal candidate has at least 15 years of progressive engineering and project management experience, preferably supporting aviation projects in New England. Candidates must be based in New England or willing to relocate to the region.
Compensation & Ownership Opportunity
- Performance Bonus: Annual incentive plan tied to individual performance and company profitability
- Employee Ownership (ESOP): As a 100% employee-owned firm, you'll receive company stock at no cost, allowing you to directly share in the firm's growth and profitability.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical (self-insured plan), 401(k) with match, HSA, generous PTO, and flexible work options
Why This Role is Different
- Client Leadership: Serve as primary client contact and trusted advisor while strengthening long term relationships with airports throughout New England.
- Diverse Project Portfolio: Aviation (airside & landside), airport terminals and hangars, civil/site development, aviation planning, and environmental coordination a plus
- Full Project Lifecycle: Lead projects from initial planning and client engagement through permitting and design, to construction and close-out, providing continuity for both clients and project teams.
- People-Centric, High-Performance Culture: Collaborative, growth-focused, and team-oriented approach to providing quality client service
- Employee Ownership: Build your career and contribute to the long-term success of where all employees share in ownership as a 100% ESOP
- Support System: Join one of the largest and most successful aviation infrastructure teams in New England. Collaborate daily with our New England-based Aviation Project Managers. Rely on a significant number of existing aviation engineers of all experience levels in New England to support your projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects across aviation, civil/site, planning, and/or environmental.
- Serve as a primary client manager, developing a thorough understanding of client needs, priorities, and long-term goals
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring technical excellence and quality delivery
- Guide and mentor engineers and technical staff across teams
- Support workload planning, staff development, and the continued growth of the New England team
- Contribute to business development, including proposals and client engagement
- Represent MJ at client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations
What We're Looking For
- 15+ years of progressive experience in project management (aviation, transportation, civil/site, or similar)
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex projects
- Experience working on airport projects or terminal facilities is a plus
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship management
- Experience mentoring and developing engineers and technical staff
- Interest in client relationship management and business development
- Familiarity with the New England market, including funding sources
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in NH, MA, ME, CT, RI, or VT
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) or related field
What Sets You Apart
- You build trusted client relationships and understand how to translate their needs into successful project outcomes
- You provide clear direction while giving team members opportunities to grow
- You bring both technical expertise and business acumen
- You're passionate about mentoring and building high-performing teams
Why This Role
This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, manage important client relationships, have all-expenses-paid travel to conferences, and help develop the next generation of engineers within a successful, growing 100% employee-owned firm. It's an excellent fit for an experienced PM who wants greater influence over client service, project delivery, team development, and a seat at the table; it could be a great place to build your career and long-term financial future.
Join Us and Make a Difference
Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas are valued, and your growth is personal. Apply today and become a part of a company where you can #ownyourfuture.
At McFarland Johnson (MJ), we're more than infrastructure consultants - we are a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of commitment to delivering innovative planning, engineering design, environmental services, technology, and construction solutions that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
We're looking for an experienced Civil Engineer Aviation Project Manager to join our growing Aviation and Infrastructure team throughout New England. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading diverse projects, developing trusted client relationships, and helping our technical team succeed.
The ideal candidate has at least 15 years of progressive engineering and project management experience, preferably supporting aviation projects in New England. Candidates must be based in New England or willing to relocate to the region.
Compensation & Ownership Opportunity
- Performance Bonus: Annual incentive plan tied to individual performance and company profitability
- Employee Ownership (ESOP): As a 100% employee-owned firm, you'll receive company stock at no cost, allowing you to directly share in the firm's growth and profitability.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical (self-insured plan), 401(k) with match, HSA, generous PTO, and flexible work options
Why This Role is Different
- Client Leadership: Serve as primary client contact and trusted advisor while strengthening long term relationships with airports throughout New England.
- Diverse Project Portfolio: Aviation (airside & landside), airport terminals and hangars, civil/site development, aviation planning, and environmental coordination a plus
- Full Project Lifecycle: Lead projects from initial planning and client engagement through permitting and design, to construction and close-out, providing continuity for both clients and project teams.
- People-Centric, High-Performance Culture: Collaborative, growth-focused, and team-oriented approach to providing quality client service
- Employee Ownership: Build your career and contribute to the long-term success of where all employees share in ownership as a 100% ESOP
- Support System: Join one of the largest and most successful aviation infrastructure teams in New England. Collaborate daily with our New England-based Aviation Project Managers. Rely on a significant number of existing aviation engineers of all experience levels in New England to support your projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects across aviation, civil/site, planning, and/or environmental.
- Serve as a primary client manager, developing a thorough understanding of client needs, priorities, and long-term goals
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring technical excellence and quality delivery
- Guide and mentor engineers and technical staff across teams
- Support workload planning, staff development, and the continued growth of the New England team
- Contribute to business development, including proposals and client engagement
- Represent MJ at client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations
What We're Looking For
- 15+ years of progressive experience in project management (aviation, transportation, civil/site, or similar)
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex projects
- Experience working on airport projects or terminal facilities is a plus
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship management
- Experience mentoring and developing engineers and technical staff
- Interest in client relationship management and business development
- Familiarity with the New England market, including funding sources
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in NH, MA, ME, CT, RI, or VT
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) or related field
What Sets You Apart
- You build trusted client relationships and understand how to translate their needs into successful project outcomes
- You provide clear direction while giving team members opportunities to grow
- You bring both technical expertise and business acumen
- You're passionate about mentoring and building high-performing teams
Why This Role
This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, manage important client relationships, have all-expenses-paid travel to conferences, and help develop the next generation of engineers within a successful, growing 100% employee-owned firm. It's an excellent fit for an experienced PM who wants greater influence over client service, project delivery, team development, and a seat at the table; it could be a great place to build your career and long-term financial future.
Join Us and Make a Difference
Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas are valued, and your growth is personal. Apply today and become a part of a company where you can #ownyourfuture.
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Civil Project Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts
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Who's Hiring
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- Construction & Real Estate
- Transportation & Logistics
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil project engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training registration with path to licensure
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation for project design and plan production
- Experience preparing MassDOT or municipal construction documents and permit submissions
- Familiarity with Massachusetts DEP stormwater standards and wetlands permitting requirements
- Strong project coordination skills including schedule management, subcontractor oversight, and client communication
Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil project engineer in Massachusetts?
You become a civil project engineer in Massachusetts by earning a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program, then registering as an Engineer in Training by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. After gaining qualifying experience, you sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn your Professional Engineer license, which is required for stamping plans and progressing to project leadership roles in the state.
How much do civil project engineers make in Massachusetts?
Civil project engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $106,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,280 for the lowest 10% to over $165,590 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire civil project engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring civil project engineers in Massachusetts right now include Skanska, VHB, and Haley Ward, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's dense infrastructure pipeline, including MassDOT modernization programs and municipal water system upgrades, keeps a broad range of consulting and construction firms hiring consistently across the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most civil project engineer jobs?
The cities with the most civil project engineer openings in Massachusetts are Acton, Boston, and Auburn. Boston anchors the market through its concentration of major engineering consulting firms and large-scale transit and development projects, while Worcester and other regional hubs generate demand through municipal infrastructure programs, higher education campus work, and suburban growth that requires road, utility, and stormwater design.
Are there remote civil project engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Civil project engineering is fundamentally a field-facing and plan-production role that requires site visits, client meetings, and coordination with permitting agencies, so most positions require regular in-person presence. About 25% of civil project engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote work most common in early-phase planning, hydraulic modeling, and report writing tasks rather than active construction administration.
How can I get hired as a civil project engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate role at a mid-size Massachusetts transportation or environmental consulting firm, where you support licensed PEs on MassDOT-funded projects and municipal contracts. Firms like CDM Smith and VHB run structured associate engineer programs for recent graduates. Passing the FE exam before you start interviewing gives you a concrete credential, and candidates who come in with AutoCAD Civil 3D coursework or an internship involving stormwater or site design move to the front of the line for entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings from employers actively hiring right now. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the ones that match.
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