Land Development Associate Engineer

Own,-Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) with company contribution

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO + 8 holidays; tenure-based growth

Paid parental leave

Company‑paid life and disability 보험

Job summary

OWN, Inc. seeks an Associate Engineer to help translate land development ideas into reality. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and project teams to design residential, commercial, and other land development projects from initial concepts through construction.

You’ll perform analyses, prepare plans and reports, and support permitting and coordination with reviewing agencies. The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and practical problem-solving within a team of OWNers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or equivalent, including FE exam.
• Experience with or willingness to learn civil engineering design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to design land development projects, including site layouts, grading, drainage, and utility systems.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis to develop practical, accurate, and cost-effective design solutions.
• Prepare construction plans, technical reports, cost estimates, and supporting project documentation.
• Assist with permitting, regulatory compliance, and coordination with reviewing agencies.
• Support projects through construction, helping resolve design challenges and keep projects moving forward.

Skills

EIT certification

FE exam

Civil engineering analysis

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

We're looking for an Associate Engineer to help bring projects to life, creating spaces and infrastructure that support the growth of the communities where we live and work.

In this role, you'll collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams to develop plans for residential, commercial, and other land development projects. From initial design through construction, you'll put your engineering skills to work solving challenges, developing practical solutions, and seeing ideas become reality. If you're eager to grow your skills, take on new challenges, and make a lasting impact alongside a team of OWNers who are passionate about what they do, there's a place for you at OWN.

What you’ll be doing:

You'll help turn land development ideas into reality, working alongside experienced engineers and project teams to create spaces where communities can grow. Along the way, you'll:

• Collaborate with project teams to design land development projects, including site layouts, grading, drainage, and utility systems.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis to develop practical, accurate, and cost-effective design solutions.
• Prepare construction plans, technical reports, cost estimates, and supporting project documentation.
• Assist with permitting, regulatory compliance, and coordination with reviewing agencies.
• Support projects through construction, helping resolve design challenges and keep projects moving forward.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or equivalent, including successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Experience with or willingness to learn civil engineering design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with an eagerness to learn and collaborate.

Why OWN?

• At OWN, ownership means something. We’re 100% employee‑owned, equitably, and we help our OWNers understand how the business performs, how their work impacts it, and how that connects to the value they’re building.
• Trust and autonomy. You’re empowered to make decisions and take ownership of your work without unnecessary layers.
• Room to make an impact. Your ideas are heard, and you’ll have a real say in how your team works, improves, and grows.
• Flexibility that’s real. The freedom to be a professional. The freedom to be a person.
• People you actually enjoy working with. We take the work seriously, but not ourselves. Good people, low egos, plenty of laughs along the way.

Benefits

• Employee ownership (ESOP) at no cost to you
• 401(k) with a 3% company contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 16 days of PTO plus 8 paid holidays, growing with tenure
• Paid parental leave
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Training and leadership development programs

About OWN

OWN, Inc. provides civil engineering, land surveying, and field services for private development and public infrastructure clients across Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and beyond.

We’re built on employee ownership and driven by people who care about the work, each other, and the communities we’re part of.

Interested?

Don’t overthink it.