Civil Engineer — Land Development & Public Utilities

Earles Engineering & Inspection; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Earles Engineering & Inspection is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our on-site team in the Kansas/Missouri region. You will design land development sites, subdivisions, grading, drainage, and municipal utilities, while producing plans, specifications, and reports for clients and staff.

This role offers hands-on project ownership, direct client interaction, and opportunities for professional growth as our firm expands across Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Broad civil design experience across land development, grading/drainage, roadway, or municipal utility projects preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus, but not required - candidates without a PE should have a clear interest in pursuing licensure.
• Autodesk Civil 3D experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to and working directly with clients, developers, and municipal staff.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop civil site plans for land development and subdivision projects, including grading plans, lot layouts, and utility plans
• Prepare drainage studies, storm sewer designs, stormwater management plans, and detention pond layouts
• Design streets, roadways, and related infrastructure for public and private clients
• Support municipal water and wastewater projects as needed, including waterlines, sanitary sewers, lift stations, and treatment facilities/lagoons
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, plans, specifications, and permit submittals for municipal, state, and private clients
• Assist in client management, including regular communication with developers, community leaders, and municipal staff
• Coordinate with project managers and senior engineers on project scheduling, budgets, and deliverable

Skills

Broad civil design experience

Client interaction

Project ownership

Strong communication

Organized; multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

Earles Engineering & Inspection is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our on-site team in the Kansas/Missouri region. You will design land development sites, subdivisions, grading, drainage, and municipal utilities, while producing plans, specifications, and reports for clients and staff.

This role offers hands-on project ownership, direct client interaction, and opportunities for professional growth as our firm expands across Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.