Civil Engineer

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Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary

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Civil Engineer | City of Olathe

Annual Salary Range: $70,013 - $112,756

Put your civil engineering expertise to work where it matters every day. As a Civil Engineer with the City of Olathe’s Water and Sewer team, you will help plan, design, and deliver the infrastructure that provides safe, reliable water service and wastewater collection for a growing community.

About the Role

You will work on meaningful capital projects involving water mains, sanitary sewers, pump stations, system improvements, and development-related infrastructure. From early planning and design review through construction and long-term system planning, you will have the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work.

This role offers hands-on public-sector engineering experience and the opportunity to contribute to the maintenance, improvement, and long-term reliability of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure while working alongside experienced professionals.

If you are ready to apply your private-sector experience to high-visibility public infrastructure, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and build a career with lasting community impact, the City of Olathe offers a rewarding next step.

This position is designed as a two-level career progression, allowing candidates to enter at either the Civil Engineer II or Civil Engineer III level, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

Civil Engineer II
At least two years of experience in civil engineering, project management, or a related field. Strong internship experience in municipal, water/wastewater, or transportation engineering may also be considered.

Civil Engineer III
At least four years of experience in civil engineering, project management, or a related field. Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Kansas, or able to obtain Kansas PE licensure within six months of employment. Candidates without a PE license or with fewer than four years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply for the Civil Engineer II position. A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record are required.

Why Join Us?

• Essential, mission-driven work: Help maintain the water and sewer systems residents and businesses rely on every day.
• Visible long-term impact: Deliver projects that improve service reliability, support growth, protect public health, and strengthen the community for decades.
• Varied technical work: Contribute to water distribution, wastewater collection, pump stations, hydraulic analysis, condition assessment, capital planning, and construction projects.
• Broader project ownership: Participate from planning and scoping through consultant coordination, permitting, construction, and project closeout.
• Collaborative environment: Work closely with operations staff, development services, contractors, consultants, and regional partners.
• A sustainable career path: Combine challenging engineering work with public-sector stability, strong benefits, and work-life balance.

No City residency requirement.

Take the Next Step in Your Engineering Career

Help keep Olathe flowing. Join a team that delivers essential water and wastewater infrastructure, protects public health, and supports the community’s future growth.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received—apply today.