Water & Wastewater Design Engineer – Onsite Impact

Earles Engineering & Inspection; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Earles Engineering & Inspection (EEI), a Pittsburg, KS-based firm, seeks a Civil Engineer focused on water and wastewater design to join our team working on municipal projects across Kansas.

You will develop designs, plans, and specifications, interact with community leaders, and gain hands-on ownership on projects with growth opportunities.

Candidates with a Bachelor's in civil engineering and 2–10 years' experience; PE license is a plus but not required; Autodesk Civil 3D experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• 2–10 years of civil engineering experience with water/wastewater focus.
• PE license is a plus but not required.
• Experience with Civil 3D is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop municipal water and wastewater systems (waterlines, sewers, lift stations, treatment facilities).
• Prepare drainage studies, storm sewer designs, and detention layouts.
• Prepare reports, plans, and specifications for municipal clients.
• Interact with community leaders and staff regularly.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

Client communication

Project coordination

Documentation and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Engineer – Water and Wastewater

Location: Pittsburg, McPherson, KS

Position Type: Full-Time, On Site

Background

Earles Engineering & Inspection (EEI) - a Pittsburg, KS-based firm delivering civil, structural, environmental, inspection, and surveying services across Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma - has a 30 year record of partnering with municipalities, state agencies, and private developers on water, wastewater, and land development projects.

Position Overview

EEI is seeking a Civil Engineer with a focus on water and wastewater design to join our growing team. This role will work directly with communities on municipal water, sewer, and drainage projects - developing designs, preparing plans and specifications, and communicating regularly with community leaders and staff.

This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who wants hands-on project ownership, direct client interaction, and the chance to grow with a firm that offers real ownership opportunities down the road.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop municipal water and wastewater systems, including waterlines, sanitary sewers, lift stations, and treatment facilities/lagoons

• Prepare drainage studies, storm sewer designs, and detention pond layouts

• Support street and highway design projects as needed

• Prepare detailed engineering reports, plans, and specifications for municipal clients

• Assist in client management, including regular communication with community leaders

• Coordinate with project managers and senior engineers on project scheduling, budgets,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

• 2–10 years of civil engineering experience; minimum 2 years required

• Experience with water and wastewater design strongly preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus, but not required - candidates without a PE

• Autodesk Civil 3D experience preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to and working

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects