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$5,000 bonus paid after 90 days of successful employment
$5,000 bonus paid after 12 months of satisfactory service
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Are you ready for the next step in your career as a Project Engineer? 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 seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative individual committed to developing an even stronger community. The ideal candidate will enjoy problem-solving, collaborating, project management, and seeing public infrastructure projects become a reality.
THE CITY OF LEAWOOD, KANSAS, is looking for a
Project Engineer
As a 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 could assist with several highly anticipated projects, including the reconstruction of 83rd Street and 123rd Street, pedestrian, signal, 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.
- Have experience working on multi-faceted development projects.
- 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:
- Assisting with designing, permitting, and reviewing public infrastructure projects, including roads, stormwater, utilities, and site development.
- Preparing and reviewing construction drawings, cost estimates, and technical reports.
- Coordinating with consultants, contractors, and internal departments to ensure quality and compliance during design and construction.
- Supporting the development of bid documents, specifications, and contract oversight.
- Conducting field inspections and site visits to monitor progress, verify plans, and ensure public and environmental safety.
- Communicating technical concepts clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
- Engaging with the community through public meetings, responses to inquiries, and updates about ongoing 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 four (4) years of progressive engineering experience, project management, or equivalent experience. Must hold and maintain a valid Certificate of Registration as 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 in a Project Engineer or Project Management role 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.
