Senior Project Engineer, Public Infrastructure

City of Leawood; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Retirement options (KPERS, 457b)

Job summary

The City of Leawood, Kansas is seeking an Experienced Project Engineer to lead and manage public infrastructure projects from concept through construction within the Public Works Department.

You will coordinate design and construction, work with consultants and contractors, and ensure timely delivery, safety, and quality across streets, stormwater, signals, and parks. A PE license is preferred and a proactive, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in civil engineering design, construction, project management, or equivalent experience.
• Must hold and maintain a valid PE license from the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions; if licensed out of state, must obtain Kansas registration within one year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, design, and construction of the City’s public infrastructure projects, including streets, bridges, storm sewer, signals, lighting, and parks.
• Coordinate the planning, design, and construction of the City’s publicly owned facilities.
• Coordinate consultant design projects for accuracy of final plans and to ensure compliance with construction standards, city, federal, and state codes.
• Assist with private development projects related to traffic, drainage, public infrastructure, City right-of-way, and easements.
• Work with Construction Inspectors and external contractors for enforcement of construction contracts.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Construction management

Public works

Infrastructure planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

The City of Leawood, Kansas is seeking an Experienced Project Engineer to lead and manage public infrastructure projects from concept through construction within the Public Works Department.

You will coordinate design and construction, work with consultants and contractors, and ensure timely delivery, safety, and quality across streets, stormwater, signals, and parks. A PE license is preferred and a proactive, collaborative approach is essential.