Civil Engineer

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Employment Type

• Full Time
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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.