technical specialist

T&M is seeking a Technical Specialist to support our New Jersey Community and Land Development Market. This role serves as a hands-on technical practitioner, providing recommended technical approaches for municipal and public infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on QA/QC oversight and review.

The Technical Specialist will take a leadership role in guiding and empowering project teams to consistently deliver high-quality work that meets rigorous standards for technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction. In addition, this individual will act as a regional technical resource, responsible for developing and enforcing QA/QC standards and procedures, reviewing engineering deliverables, supporting internal technical training initiatives, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts across the Northeast Region.

As a technical specialist, you will have key responsibilities in the following:

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC standards and procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all project deliverables.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of design plans, specifications, reports, and calculations to confirm alignment with company standards, client expectations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, supporting knowledge sharing and professional development across the team.
• Collaborate with project managers and design teams during key project phases to proactively identify and resolve technical issues by providing technical expertise
• Participate in the development and delivery of internal technical training programs to promote best practices and elevate overall technical performance.
• Identify recurring quality concerns or inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement efforts in tools, workflows, and design practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required); PE license required
• 12+ years of civil engineering experience, with a focus on municipal engineering and public sector projects
• Strong understanding of local and regional regulatory requirements
• High level of technical proficiency & strong background in development of design drawings and technical specifications for civil engineering projects, as well as experience in civil engineering construction phase service.
• Proven experience conducting technical QA/QC reviews.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and systematic in approach.
• Ability to mentor others and communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Proficiency in civil engineering design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, StormCAD, HydroCAD, etc.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

T&M Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices in compliance with applicable laws, including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act. T&M estimates that the salary range for this position will fall between $130,000 - $160,000. The actual salary offered may vary within this range, depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, educational qualifications, specific skills and knowledge, as well as internal pay equity and geographic location.

T&M Associates offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include comprehensive insurance (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities - all within a people-first, award-winning hybrid work environment. See more details about benefits here.