Senior Project Engineer

City of Leawood, KS; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Leawood is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to enhance community infrastructure through effective project management and engineering. This role involves leading significant projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality delivery in various public sector initiatives. Join a community-focused team and enjoy competitive benefits including a $10,000 hiring bonus and a 40-hour vacation program from day one.

Benefits

Hiring Bonus

40-Hour Vacation Program

Merit-based pay increases

Time-in-Service Bonus

Qualifications

• Eight years of progressive engineering experience required.
• Must hold a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience in municipal or public works preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead major capital projects' design, development, and construction.
• Mentor project engineers and technical staff.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and procurement documents.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Hiring Bonus Available!
Join our team and earn a $10,000 hiring bonus! We value the talent and commitment of new team members, and to show our appreciation, we’re offering a bonus for this position!

$5,000 bonus paid after 90 days of successful employment

$5,000 bonus paid after 12 months of satisfactory service

Don’t miss this opportunity to continue an extraordinary engineering career and be rewarded immediately. Apply today and take the first step toward something great!

Want a dynamic and exciting career in the public sector while impacting multiple facets of local government and helping the public? Think you have what it takes to excel in one of Kansas City’s most sought-after communities? The City of Leawood, Kansas is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative individual committed to developing an even stronger community. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Senior Project Engineer with proficiency in project management and engineeringto join our Engineering team. The ideal candidate will enjoy problem-solving, collaborating, and seeing infrastructure concepts become a reality.

THE CITY OF LEAWOOD, KANSAS, is looking for a
Senior Project Engineer

As a Senior Project Engineer with the City of Leawood, you are an integral part of improving and making a difference in the lives of those here and in surrounding communities. You will be the senior project manager for several highly anticipated projects, which may include the reconstruction of 83rd Street and 123rd Street, pedestrian, signal, and pavement improvements along State Line Road, and many more.

You might be the ideal person to join a team striving for excellence if you:

• Are driven to make a difference for those in the community.
• Enjoy watching a project grow from an idea on paper into a valued community asset.
• Have experience working on multi-faceted development projects.
• Enjoy mentoring other Project Engineers who may be new to the field.
• Like working on various projects, from flood reduction to traffic safety to multimillion-dollar street reconstructions.
• Are skilled in building relationships and finding common ground among multi-disciplinary teams, including developers, consultants, contractors, residents, and city leaders.

Your work responsibilities may include:

• Leading major capital projects' design, development, and construction, including transportation, utility, drainage, and facility improvements.
• Mentoring project engineers and technical staff.
• Developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and procurement documents.
• Coordinating closely with internal departments, regulatory agencies, contractors, and the community to ensure successful project delivery.
• Reviewing and approving plans, specifications, change orders, and reports with attention to quality, risk, and long-term resilience.
• Representing the city at public meetings, City Council presentations, and interagency collaborations.
• Championing sustainability, equity, and safety across all phases of engineering projects.
• Assisting with review and approval of right-of-way and easement permits.

Minimum Requirements:A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering school with eight (8) years of progressive engineering experience, project management, or equivalent experience. Must hold and maintain a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) from the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions. If registered in another state, must obtain Kansas registration within one (1) year of hire.

Preferred Requirements: Experience mentoring and supervising project engineers or engineering technical staff. Experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager at a municipality or public works.

Additional Information: At the City of Leawood, we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for the success and well-being of our employees. That's why we're thrilled to present our latest initiative – the New Hire 40-Hour Vacation Program! This program is designed to allow our newest team members the opportunity to recharge, explore, and connect with their passions outside of work. From day one, enjoy the luxury of 40 hours of fully paid time off.

The City of Leawood offers career development opportunities that could increase the employee's experience, training, and pay. The position is eligible to receive merit-based pay increases every year. Employees also receive a Time-in-Service Bonus equal to 5% of their annual salary every three years of employment on their anniversary date.