Experienced Project Engineer

City Of Leawood Kansas•Leawood, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Leawood, Kansas is hiring an experienced Project Engineer to join their Public Works Department. This role is responsible for planning, designing, managing, and delivering the City's capital improvement and public infrastructure projects. The Project Engineer will provide professional engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from developing project scopes, plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates to coordinating design, managing consultants and contractors, overseeing construction, and resolving issues. The position involves working on streets, stormwater systems, traffic improvements, and other public infrastructure, ensuring projects are thoughtfully designed, effectively managed, and successfully delivered. This role offers an opportunity to take ownership of projects that shape Leawood's infrastructure and contribute to the community's safety, functionality, sustainability, and quality.

Requirements

Strong engineering and project management experience.
Experience managing complex construction and infrastructure projects.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, and deadlines.
Strong technical judgment and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
A proactive, collaborative approach to getting projects done.
Commitment to exceptional customer service and quality public infrastructure.
A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited engineering school.
Must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in civil engineering design, construction, 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.

Nice To Haves

Enjoy working on diverse projects, from flood reduction and traffic safety to multimillion-dollar street reconstruction.
Three (3) years of experience as a Project Engineer in a Municipality environment.
Have a Project Management Certification or four (4) hours of project management and construction management.

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 the accuracy of final plans and to ensure compliance with construction standards, city, federal, and state codes.
Assist with private development projects as it relates to traffic, drainage, public infrastructure, City right-of-way, and easements.
Work with Construction Inspectors and external contractors for the enforcement of the construction contract of public infrastructure projects.
Help solve problems and respond to citizen concerns including traffic calming, sign requests, crosswalks, and drainage concerns.
Work with other Engineering staff for surveys, data collection, plan preparation, and studies.
Assist the Right-of-Way Technician with the Right-of-Way Management System.
Assist the City Engineer with managing the City’s design standards, specifications, and details.