Senior Project Engineer

Full-time position available with the Water Department - Water Distribution Engineering Division
Work Location: 4800 E 63rd St

Pay Range: $5,794-$8,833 per month

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Telework available 1 day a week after completion of 6-month probationary period

Application Deadline: August 26, 2026

About Us

About the Water Department

KC Water provides essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services to support the health, safety, and growth of the Kansas City region. The department is responsible for maintaining and operating extensive systems for water collection, treatment, and distribution, serving more than 170,000 residential and business customers, as well as regional partners. Funded through user fees, KC Water is committed to delivering high-quality service, ensuring reliable infrastructure, and investing in sustainable solutions to meet both current and future community needs.

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Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Plans and supervises the work of professional and paraprofessional subordinates engaged in survey, design and construction and inspection of water utilities improvements.
• Performs technical review of plans and site inspection of water utility construction projects.
• Completes hydraulic evaluation of the distribution system with a computerized model (e.g.,digital twin) of the system. The digital twin is a critical tool for evaluation of projects and associate impacts (both negative and positive) to the system prior to construction.
• Plans and supervises feasibility studies, makes advanced plans, designs, and cost estimates for planned or scheduled projects; participates in public meetings and hearings.
• Designs, prepares and administers detailed maintenance and/or modernization programs for water utilities and related facilities.
• Develops department work standards for increased efficiency in the management and execution of projects.
• Aids with improvement initiatives for department policies and system design standards.
• Frequently consults with internal divisions, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders as required in the analysis, design, review of plans/specification, and inspection of construction work for compliance with prescribed engineering criteria.
• Serves as an assistant section chief in major division dealing in engineering related activities.
• Directs and supervises employees engaged in maintaining plans, maps and engineering records of the city.
• Trains new employees by acquainting them with office procedures, city policies, use of equipment, engineering computation and related matters.
• Reviews developer plans and drawings; prepares ordinances to construct private utility systems.
• Maintains necessary records and prepares reports.
• Performs related duties as required.

Preference give to applicants with demonstrated knowledge of distribution system hydraulics and hydraulic modeling with Innovyze modeling software; water main design; water main extensions; construction oversight of projects; proficiency with eBuilder project management software, Hansen and GIS; minimum of five years of experience with minimum of 4 years experience in a position requiring project management experience including management of projects $1-5 million in value, coordinating with multiple utilities during site build, communication with stakeholders throughout design and construction, working with internal and external contractors focusing on design and construction, and managing/overseeing project budget and schedule.

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• Professional Engineer registration.
• Within six (6) months of hire date, must be registered as a Professional Engineer with Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects.
• May be required to pass a preemployment drug screen.
• Preference give to applicants with demonstrated knowledge of distribution system hydraulics and hydraulic modeling with Innovyze modeling software; water main design; water main extensions; construction oversight of projects; proficiency with eBuilder project management software, Hansen and GIS.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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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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