Project Engineer - Military veterans preferred

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!

 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.