Infrastructure Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal Water/Wastewater

OWN • Springfield, MO

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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 and system startup. The position combines technical design with long-term relationships with towns and utilities, particularly smaller communities that need assistance navigating planning, funding, design, and construction. The engineer will advise municipal clients, support funding applications, 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 posting's state qualification is unclear and shown as '[in Missouri, or the ability to obtain one??]'.
• 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.
• Lead the design of 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 growing with tenure.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Training and leadership development programs.
• Trust and autonomy to make decisions and take ownership of work.
• Flexibility and opportunity to contribute ideas and influence how the team works, improves, and grows.

What This Job Offers

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