Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal Water & Wastewater

OWN, Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

401(k) with 3% company contribution

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO + holidays

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Training and leadership development

Job summary

OWN, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects from planning through construction across Missouri. You will guide clients on funding, perform hydraulic modeling, and present to city councils and boards while mentoring staff.

The role combines technical design with long-term client relationships, including occasional travel to communities for meetings and site work. An active Missouri PE license and ABET-accredited degree are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of municipal water and/or wastewater design experience.
• Active PE license in Missouri or ability to obtain one.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling, plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Experience with infrastructure funding programs or strong interest.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects from planning through construction.
• Design water distribution, wells, towers, sewers, lift stations, and treatment upgrades.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and review systems designs.
• Help clients secure funding through SRF, USDA, CDBG with PERs and applications.
• Present to city councils and utility boards as a trusted advisor.
• Provide senior oversight during construction and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Municipal water

Wastewater design

PE license

ABET-accredited degree

Hydraulic modeling

Funding programs

Public board presentations

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Job description

OWN, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects from planning through construction across Missouri. You will guide clients on funding, perform hydraulic modeling, and present to city councils and boards while mentoring staff.

The role combines technical design with long-term client relationships, including occasional travel to communities for meetings and site work. An active Missouri PE license and ABET-accredited degree are required.