Senior Engineer (Area Engineer)

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation - Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The City of Wichita is seeking a senior civil engineer to lead professional civil engineering work shaping the city’s public infrastructure. The role oversees streets, utilities, and community facilities, guiding teams in the field and office to deliver projects safely, accurately, and to City standards.

The position coordinates construction activities, resolves complex engineering challenges, and serves as a key connection between contractors, developers, City departments, and the public.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with municipal engineering projects
• Active registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Kansas, or for out-of-state candidates, the ability to transfer a PE license to Kansas within 12 months of hire.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Kansas or ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment
• A valid Kansas driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the work of professional, technical and non-technical employees.
• Assigns and schedules staking crews.
• Coordinates construction activities and personnel.
• Coordinates construction of developer-installed community facilities.
• Coordinates and conducts tests of pipe, concrete, asphalt, and other materials for conformity with design and specifications.
• Confers with Construction Engineer, Division Director and other departmental officials in resolving civil engineering problems.
• Composes reports and technical data covering the construction of projects.
• Facilitates communication among citizens, consultants, field and state engineers, contractors, utility companies, and suppliers of materials and equipment.
• Ensures conformity of construction work with plans, specifications, standards, and policies and assists in resolving construction problems.
• Approves quantities of items used for partial and final payments to contractors.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Municipal projects

Leadership/supervision

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) in Kansas or transferable

Job description

Distinguishing Features of Work

This position leads professional civil engineering work that shapes the City of Wichita’s public infrastructure. The role oversees the construction and maintenance of streets, utilities, and community facilities, guiding teams in the field and in the office to ensure projects are delivered safely, accurately, and to City standards. The engineer coordinates construction activities, solves complex engineering challenges, and serves as a key connection between contractors, developers, City departments, and the public. Work is performed with broad independence under the general direction of a supervisor, with goals established and progress evaluated for outcomes.

Workdays and Hours: Monday to Friday - 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Bargaining Unit: Employees Council

• Posting may close at any time

Examples of Work Performed

• Plans and directs the work of professional, technical and non-technical employees.
• Assigns and schedules staking crews.
• Coordinates construction activities and personnel.
• Coordinates construction of developer-installed community facilities.
• Coordinates and conducts tests of pipe, concrete, asphalt, and other materials for conformity with design and specifications.
• Confers with Construction Engineer, Division Director and other departmental officials in resolving civil engineering problems.
• Composes reports and technical data covering the construction of projects.
• Facilitates communication among citizens, consultants, field and state engineers, contractors, utility companies, and suppliers of materials and equipment.
• Ensures conformity of construction work with plans, specifications, standards, and policies and assists in resolving construction problems.
• Approves quantities of items used for partial and final payments to contractors.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering
• Considerable knowledge of municipal engineering projects
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information
• Ability to organize and direct working details of municipal construction projects
• Ability to resolve routine construction problems and advise on complex civil engineering problems
• Ability to lean and reach as needed to read and interpret plans and specifications from a print that may be as large as 36 by 48 inches with information printed as small as 20 characters per inch
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments, representatives of other organizations, and the public
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience and Training

Required Experience And Training

• Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with municipal engineering projects
• Active registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Kansas, or for out-of-state candidates, the ability to transfer a PE license to Kansas within 12 months of hire.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Kansas or ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment
• A valid Kansas driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience And Training

• Six years of progressively responsible experience with municipal engineering projects
• Two years of supervisory experience

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlan.pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

CITY OF WICHITA

Full-time Employee Benefits

• VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
• HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
• SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
• HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
• DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
• LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
• SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
• LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE– The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
• VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
• RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
• LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features are available.
• MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES

Deferred Compensation Investment Program

Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)

Bereavement Pay

Employee Emergency Assistance Fund

Voluntary Shared Leave Program

Training Programs

Longevity Pay

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Injury Leave (on-job injury)

Community Volunteer Events

01

The following validates my highest level of education...

• Some High School
• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate/JD

02

I have a Bachelor's degree or higher in the following emphasis:

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• I do not have a Bachelor's degree or higher with any of the above emphasis
• I do not have a Bachelor's degree or higher.

03

I have the following years of progressively responsible experience with municipal engineering projects:

• 0 to 1 years of experience
• 2 to 3 years of experience
• 4 to 5 years of experience
• 6+ years of experience
• I do not have progressively responsible experience with municipal engineering projects.

I Have The Following Years Of Supervisory Experience

• Less than 1 year of supervisory experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 to 3 years of experience
• 4+ years of experience
• I do not have supervisory experience.

05

(1 Year) This Position Requires You To Be a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) In The State Of Kansas. Please Identify Your Current Status

• I am currently registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Kansas.
• No, I am not currently registered in the State of Kansas, but I have the ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment.
• I am not currently registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Kansas and not willing or able to obtain this license within the first 6 months of employment.

06

I have a valid driver's license.

• Yes
• No

07

I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question