Lead Civil Engineering Specialist

2 weeks ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States Kansas Action for Children Full time
Position Overview

Kansas Action for Children is in search of a Senior Civil Engineer to join our dedicated Environmental Services Engineering team.

As a 100% employee-owned organization, we provide a unique opportunity for individuals to harness their entrepreneurial spirit while advancing their professional careers within a dynamic and industry-leading engineering firm.

This role allows the selected candidate to embrace increasing responsibilities and foster professional growth in a vibrant practice.

Key Responsibilities

In this capacity, the engineer will have the chance to lead or assist in a diverse range of civil engineering initiatives, which may encompass:

  • Stormwater management
  • Hydraulic analyses
  • Solid waste management
  • Remediation projects
  • Sustainable engineering solutions
  • Design of environmental systems, including containment liners and water quality/treatment systems
  • Site development for various facilities

This position also involves managing long-term client relationships, pursuing new civil and environmental projects, and collaborating with other departments to provide comprehensive engineering services.

Our team works closely with in-house construction professionals on design-build and engineer-procure-and-construct (EPC) projects.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated and possess:

  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an accredited institution
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in civil or environmental engineering
  • Experience in overseeing construction and a solid understanding of construction methodologies
  • Project management experience is preferred
  • Willingness to travel as needed (approximately 10% travel)
  • Proficiency in standard civil engineering techniques and procedures
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.



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