Land Development Senior Civil Engineer
About The Position
OWN, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join its Land Development team in Kansas City. The role leads projects from early planning through construction, with responsibility for site design, construction documents, permitting, municipal approvals, and construction support. The engineer works directly with clients, municipalities, and internal teams, and mentors and reviews the work of less-experienced engineers. The position offers project ownership and the opportunity to contribute to team development, with a potential path to future team leadership. OWN, Inc. is an employee-owned provider of civil engineering, land surveying, and field services for private development and public infrastructure clients across Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and beyond. The company has nearly 200 employee-owners across 10 offices.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of land development or site civil experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain one in Kansas or Missouri within the stated timeframe; the posting leaves the timeframe as “[X months].”
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Strong working knowledge of site design, grading, drainage, and utility design.
- Experience taking projects through municipal review and permitting in the Kansas City area.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
- A sense of ownership and care for the work, team, and clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead land development projects from early planning through construction.
- Lead site design for commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments, including grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater.
- Own construction documents from initial sketch through final set.
- Guide projects through permitting and municipal approvals.
- Support projects during construction and resolve issues that arise in the field.
- Mentor and review the work of engineers earlier in their careers.
- Build relationships with clients.
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 growing with tenure.
- Paid parental leave.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Training and leadership development programs.
- Flexibility and autonomy in carrying out work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
