Infrastructure Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal Water/Wastewater

OWN • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

OWN, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to guide municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects from early planning through construction. The role combines technical design with long-term relationships with municipalities and utilities, particularly smaller communities that need support navigating planning, funding, design, and construction. The engineer will advise clients, help them pursue infrastructure funding, oversee construction, and mentor engineers and designers.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of municipal water and/or wastewater design experience.
• Active PE license, or ability to obtain one; the state is unclear in the posting.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling and producing plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Experience with infrastructure funding programs, or a strong interest in developing that expertise.
• Comfort working directly with city officials and presenting to public boards.
• A sense of ownership and care for the work, clients, and communities served.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to communities in Missouri for meetings, client visits, and site work.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects from early planning through construction.
• Design water distribution systems, wells, water towers, sewer collection systems, lift stations, and treatment facility upgrades.
• Perform and review hydraulic modeling for water and sewer systems.
• Help clients secure funding through programs such as SRF, USDA Rural Development, and CDBG; prepare PERs, facility plans, and applications.
• Advise municipal clients and present to city councils and utility boards.
• Provide senior oversight during construction.
• Mentor and review the work of engineers and designers on the team.
• Travel occasionally to communities in Missouri for council meetings, client visits, and site work.

Benefits

• Employee ownership (ESOP) at no cost to the employee.
• 401(k) with a 3% company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 16 days of PTO plus 8 paid holidays, with PTO increasing with tenure.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Training and leadership development programs.
• Trust and autonomy in decision-making.
• Flexibility and opportunities to influence how the team works and grows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior