City Engineer

City of Olathe, Kansas; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 147,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

City of Olathe, Kansas is seeking an experienced City Engineer to lead engineering services for a fast-growing community in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The role oversees a 70-employee department with responsibility for capital improvements, construction inspection, stormwater, traffic operations, and critical public infrastructure.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field, 10+ years of civil engineering experience, and at least 3 years of management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Kansas Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering services for the City’s infrastructure department.
• Oversee capital improvement projects, construction inspection, and stormwater management.
• Direct traffic operations and other critical public infrastructure initiatives.
• Provide visionary, collaborative leadership and public-service focus.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

City of Olathe, Kansas

City Engineer

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

The city provides an excellent benefits package.

First resume review: November 19, 2026.

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.

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

The City of Olathe is an equal opportunity employer.