Civil Engineer | Professional Engineer (PE)

Motive Workforce; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

3% 401(k) Match

3 Weeks PTO

Bonus up to 10%

Job summary

Motive Workforce seeks a Civil Engineer with PE to lead design and documentation for commercial, residential, and public infrastructure projects in the Kansas City area. You will work alongside a hands‑on owner who emphasizes growth and people development while delivering high‑quality civil solutions.

Enjoy a four‑day workweek with an extra 4‑hour Friday, competitive pay, and strong benefits as you mentor junior engineers and drive projects from concept through construction.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in good standing.
• Extensive site development and civil design experience.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, engineering design, and construction document prep for civil site projects.
• Collaborate with Principal Engineer on commercial, residential, municipal projects.
• Design site layouts, drainage, utilities, roads, and parking areas.
• Prepare technical reports and calculations, review plans with clients and regulators.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure project quality from concept to construction.

Skills

Project planning

Civil design

Construction documentation

Mentorship

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Engineer | Professional Engineer (PE)

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 hand‑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?

Why Join Our Team?

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: $90,000 - $105,000+ 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