City Engineer

Ymfphilly; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 147,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

The City of Olathe, Kansas, seeks an experienced City Engineer to oversee engineering services for capital improvements, inspection, stormwater, and traffic operations. You will lead a 70-person department and shape the future of a fast-growing community.

Required: bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, 10+ years in civil engineering with 3+ years in management, and a Kansas PE license or ability to obtain within six months of hire. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience required.
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience required.
• Kansas Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering services for capital improvement projects, construction inspection, stormwater management, and traffic operations.
• Oversee a 70-employee department and provide visible, collaborative leadership.
• Communicate effectively to support exceptional public service.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Public works

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (Kansas)

Job description

City of Olathe, Kansas

City Engineer

Salary range: $147,337 to $179,600

The city provides an excellent benefits package.

The City of Olathe, Kansas, is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking City Engineer to lead engineering services for one of the fastest-growing communities in the Kansas City metropolitan area. With a population of approximately 150,000, Olathe offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a thriving community.

Reporting to Infrastructure leadership, the City Engineer will lead a 70-employee department responsible for capital improvement projects, construction inspection, stormwater management, traffic operations, and critical public infrastructure. The successful candidate will be a visible, collaborative leader who combines strong civil engineering expertise with sound judgment, effective communication, and a commitment to exceptional public service.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, engineering, or a related field; at least 10 years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience; and three years of management or supervisory experience. A Kansas Professional Engineer license, or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire, is required.

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/cjrx

City of Olathe website: https://www.olatheks.gov

The City of Olathe is an equal opportunity employer.