Municipal Project Engineer
A growing engineering consulting firm is seeking a Municipal Engineer to join its Kansas City team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of municipal infrastructure projects that directly impact local communities across the Kansas City metropolitan area.
The successful candidate will lead and support projects involving public infrastructure, utility improvements, capital improvement programmes, roadway design, stormwater systems, water and wastewater infrastructure, and municipal development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver municipal engineering projects from planning through construction
- Serve as a primary point of contact for municipal clients and public agencies
- Design and oversee:
- Roadway and transportation improvements
- Water distribution systems
- Wastewater collection systems
- Stormwater management facilities
- Public utility infrastructure
- Prepare engineering reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Coordinate with clients, permitting agencies, contractors, and internal project teams
- Support business development activities and help strengthen municipal client relationships
- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff
- Attend client meetings, public hearings, and stakeholder presentations as required
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) licence
- 5+ years of municipal engineering experience
- Experience working directly with cities, counties, utility districts, or public-sector clients
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong project management and communication skills
Preferred
- Experience managing capital improvement projects
- Knowledge of Kansas and Missouri permitting requirements
- Existing relationships with municipalities throughout the Kansas City region
- Experience with water, wastewater, stormwater, or transportation infrastructure projects
What You'll Work On
- Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects
- Water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades
- Roadway reconstruction and transportation improvements
- Stormwater drainage and flood mitigation projects
- Utility replacement programmes
- Municipal facility and public works projects
- Community development and infrastructure expansion initiatives
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