Civil Engineer | Professional Engineer (PE)

Smartsearchonline; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits within 30 days

3% 401(k) Match

3 Weeks PTO

Job summary

Smartsearchonline's De Soto, KS office is seeking a Civil Engineer with PE licensure to lead design and construction document preparation for diverse civil site development projects. The role emphasizes ownership, mentorship, and collaboration with leadership on commercial, residential, municipal, and public infrastructure tasks.

Qualified candidates bring a PE license, a Bachelor's in civil engineering, and 4+ years of experience, plus proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office, to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 4+ years of civil site development experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, engineering design, and construction document preparation for civil site development projects.
• Work with Principal Engineer on commercial, residential, municipal, and public infrastructure projects.
• Design site layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, roads, and parking lots.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, and final construction plans.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Mentor junior engineers and help deliver high-quality projects from concept through construction.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Site planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Details

Engineering

Civil Engineer | Professional Engineer (PE) De Soto, KS Posted:7/22/2026

Job ID: 86768

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Direct

Duration: direct

Shift: 1

As our Civil Engineer, are you ready to design the projects that shape the communities where people live, work, learn, and play? Are you ready to be our Professional Engineer, where integrity, mentorship, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do? Imagine being our Civil Engineer, where you'll lead the design of commercial developments, apartment communities, schools, athletic complexes, roadways, utilities, and public infrastructure while working directly alongside a hands-on owner who believes in developing people, not just projects. As our Professional Engineer, your work isn't just another project, it's an opportunity to take ownership, mentor the next generation of engineers, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. And the best part? How would you like to work Four 9-hour days Monday through Thursday with a 4-hour day on Friday, giving you more time to enjoy life while growing your career?

We're a growing, family-oriented civil engineering firm with more work than we can handle. Our team has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional engineering solutions on commercial developments, luxury apartment communities, schools, athletic facilities, and public infrastructure throughout the Kansas City metro. We offer a collaborative environment where you'll work directly with leadership, have a voice in projects, and enjoy the variety that comes with a diverse project portfolio.

What's in This for You:

• Competitive Pay: $95,000 - $110,000+ annually plus up to a 10% Bonus
• Exceptional Benefits: Medical benefits within your first 30 days, 3% 401(k) Match, and 3 Weeks PTO
• Work Schedule: Four 9-hour days Monday-Thursday with a 4-hour Friday

Your New Role:

• Lead project planning, engineering design, and construction document preparation for civil site development projects
• Work directly with the Principal Engineer on a variety of commercial, residential, municipal, and public infrastructure projects
• Design site layouts, grading, drainage, stormwater systems, utilities, roads, and parking lots
• Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, and final construction plans
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
• Mentor junior engineers and help deliver high-quality projects from concept through construction

Job Requirements

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 4+ years of civil site development experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of site planning, grading, drainage, utilities, and land development
• Self-directed, accountable, and able to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're passionate about civil engineering, enjoy taking ownership of your work, and want to join a company where leadership is accessible, your ideas are valued, and your career can continue to grow, we want to hear from you!

Keywords: Civil Engineer, Professional Engineer, PE, Civil Site Development, Site Planning, Land Development, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Stormwater Management, Grading, Drainage Design, Utilities, Roadway Design, Construction Documents, Project Engineer, Commercial Development