About The Position
OWN, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to guide municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects for communities and utilities, particularly smaller communities, from early planning and funding through design, construction, and system startup. The position combines technical engineering work with long-term client relationships and advising municipalities on a path forward. The engineer will lead project design and delivery, assist clients with infrastructure funding, present to public bodies, provide construction oversight, and mentor engineers and designers. The role involves occasional travel to communities in Missouri for council meetings, client visits, and site work. OWN is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering, land surveying, and field services firm serving 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 5 years of municipal water and/or wastewater design experience.
- Active PE license, or ability to obtain one; the posting's jurisdiction is unclear.
- 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 council meetings, client visits, and site work.
Responsibilities
- Lead municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects from early planning through construction.
- Lead design of water distribution systems, wells, 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, including preparing 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 Missouri communities 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, increasing with tenure.
- Paid parental leave.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Training and leadership development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
