Project Engineer

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Health Department - Environmental Health Services Division
Pay Range: $5,173-$7,759 per month
Work Location: 2400 Troost Ave

Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline: May 14, 2026


Responsibilities

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What you'll do

• Apply professional engineering knowledge to the design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of public works, transportation, water, sewer, air quality, energy, and pollution control systems to ensure safe and compliant infrastructure.
• Prepare, review, and check plans, specifications, cost estimates, profiles, and calculations for streets, trafficways, utilities, treatment systems, airport runways, and mechanical systems to support accurate project delivery.
• Perform inspections of buildings, operating systems, and construction projects, verifying conformance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes while documenting progress and materials used.
• Conduct engineering studies, including traffic analysis, energy conservation programs, emissions evaluation, and operational efficiency studies, to improve performance and reduce environmental impact.
• Review and issue construction and operating permits, prepare regulatory documents, conduct compliance inspections, and submit required reports to state and federal agencies to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Supervise engineering staff or sections as assigned, provide technical guidance, participate in interviews and procurement activities, and support departmental standards and quality control.

What success looks like

• Engineering plans, inspections, and permits are completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Public works and environmental projects meet technical, safety, and quality requirements with minimal rework or delays.
• Regulatory reviews, inspections, and reports withstand internal and external scrutiny.
• Engineering decisions reflect sound judgment, protecting public infrastructure and environmental health.
• Teams and stakeholders rely on you as a trusted technical resource.

What you get

• Opportunities to work across multiple systems, and infrastructure types, expanding your technical expertise.
• Professional autonomy with appropriate technical oversight and collaboration.
• Clear expectations, defined standards, and meaningful ownership of engineering outcomes.
• The ability to build a career focused on public impact rather than private-sector volatility.

Why this role matters
This role directly supports the safety, reliability, and sustainability of city infrastructure and environmental systems. The engineering decisions made here influence public health, environmental protection, transportation safety, and long-term operational efficiency. Your work helps ensure that essential systems function properly today while planning responsibly for future needs.


Qualifications

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REQUIRES

• ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in any professionally recognized architectural/engineering discipline as required by the hiring authority.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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