Senior Civil Design Engineer / Project Manager

Kaw Valley Engineering; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

401(K) matching

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Kaw Valley Engineering, based in Salina, Kansas, is looking for a full-time Civil Engineer. The role involves developing plans for site development and public improvement projects, coordinating workflow, and preparing budgets and proposals.

Candidates should hold a BS in Civil Engineering and have at least three years of relevant experience. The position offers benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(K) matching program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineering License in the State of KS or MO, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum three years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience in site planning, grading design, and utility design.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and QAQC plans for site development and public improvement projects.
• Coordinate and manage day-to-day workflow on assigned projects.
• Prepare project budgets and proposals, and handle client invoicing.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

AutoCAD Civil3D

Site planning

Grading design

Drainage design

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering License in KS or MO (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and QAQC plans for site development and public improvement projects.
• Coordinate and complete day‑to‑day workflow on assigned projects, including project studies, reports, calculations, and other design‑related assignments.
• Meet and correspond with the KVE team, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Serve as a mentor to and provide guidance to less‑experienced staff.
• Prepare project budgets and proposals, manage project schedules and budgets, and handle client invoicing and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal project teams (design engineers, interns, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, drafting technicians) and external stakeholders (planners, architects, landscape architects, structural engineers, and MEP engineers) to deliver project deliverables on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineering License in the State of KS or MO, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Three years of relevant experience managing and navigating the completion of projects.
• Experience in site planning, grading design, drainage design, erosion control, storm water pollution prevention design, utility design (private connections) and public storm/sanitary/water main extensions.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D is required.
• Consulting experience preferred; municipal engineering policy and procedures experience a plus.
• Understanding of the planning process, entitlement rights, traffic engineering, access management, geotechnical engineering, and environmental regulations that may affect development or property for residential, commercial, or institutional projects.

Benefits

This is a full‑time, salaried position with employee benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, 401(K) matching, and performance‑based bonuses.