Project Engineer

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Position Title: Project Engineer Department/Division: Public Works / Project Design Reports To: City Engineer Direct Supervision: N/A Pay Grade: 116 Position Type: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt EEO Code: 2 - Professionals

Technology Category : Mobile Device: Y Remote Access: Y Category A / B

Exposure Category: Category 1 NIMS Classification: Safety Sensitive: Y Emergency Response: N

Last Modified: May 13, 2026

Summary/Objective The Project Engineer coordinates the overall project management of the City's public infrastructure projects and assists in the implementation of the design and construction of private development projects.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities Responsible for coordinating the planning, design, and construction of the City's public infrastructure projects including streets, bridges, storm sewer, signals, lighting, and parks. Responsibilities include administering the design scope, monitoring schedules and fees, creating and reviewing pay estimates, approving submittals, monitoring utility relocations, acquiring right-of-way and easements, assisting with engineering during construction, and coordinating close out. Responsible for coordinating the planning, design and construction of the City's publicly owned facilities. Responsibilities include administering the design scope, monitoring schedules and fees, managing contracts with outside contractors, and working with the Community Development department to receive necessary required building permits. Coordinate consultant design projects for the accuracy of final plans and to ensure compliance with construction standards, city, federal, and state codes. Establishes and monitors the scope of work for each project, completes review of final plans and construction documents before seeking City Council or designated committee final approval. May coordinate in house design projects. Assist with private development projects as it relates to traffic, drainage, public infrastructure, City right-of-way, and easements. Responsibilities include working with Community Development Department, Planning Commission, developers, and owners, plan and submittal review and approval, construction oversite, and final approval of public infrastructure, grading, and stormwater quality devices.

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Work with Construction Inspectors and external contractors for the enforcement of the construction contract of public infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include providing engineering during construction, submittal reviews, getting required approval on legal documents associated with the project, regularly visits jobsites, and addresses problems in the field. Review and evaluates proposed storm drainage designs and grading plans for adequate drainage and erosion control; ensuring design and plans complies with City Standards and Codes and good engineering practices. Work with other Engineering staff for surveys, data collection, plan preparation, and studies. Assist the Right-of-Way Technician with the Right-of-Way Management System including issuing permits and completing inspections. Provide guidance and technical support to City staff and the public on the City's construction standards, public infrastructure, and projects. Assist the City Engineer and Public Works Director in providing technical support to City Committees including Planning Commission, Public Works Committee and Stormwater Committee. Assist with updates to the City's construction standards and specifications. May collect, analyze and present traffic flow and control data, including signing, sight distance, and signal warrant studies. Ensures traffic data provided to and received from external agencies is in conformance with City Standards and good engineering practice. Keep abreast of standard good engineering practices and procedures, industry innovations and trends through professional associations, publications, workshops and trainings. May assist the City Engineer with managing the City's bridge infrastructure. Responsibilities include ensuring design and plans complies with City Standards and Codes and good engineering practices, maintaining and updating the bridge files, completing biennial bridge inspections, and coordinating for in-house and contracted maintenance. May assist the City Engineer in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policy and procedures and formulation of short-term and long-term development and improvement programs. May be required to represent the Public Works Engineering Division, Department and City of Leawood with various governmental city, county, and state committee and associations on engineering matters. May be asked by supervisor to perform other duties that are not listed but are essential to the job.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements Ability to read, write, and understand the English language with proper spelling and grammar to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to process, prioritize and organize large and varying amounts of information with effective results. Ability to comprehend and evaluate highly complex technical reports and problems.

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Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines with effective results. Ability to avoid safety hazards. Ability to work independently, as part of a team and/or with the public. Ability to protect and maintain confidentiality of information. Ability to make rational decisions efficiently during variable and sometimes stressful conditions, including the ability to calmly interact with the public and other City personnel. Ability to respond to emergencies, changes, and directives effectively. Ability to understand the basic principles of Traffic Engineering and Traffic Signal Timings. Ability to understand the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Ability to understand the Traffic Impact Studies (TIS). Ability to understand the basic principles of Stormwater Drainage and Management. Ability to use the City's Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CAD) software and Geographic Information System (GIS) software. Ability to use and understand TransSuite Software. Ability to use and understand Operation Greet Light (OGL) software. Knowledge of standard good principles and practices of engineering. Knowledge of construction management. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. Standard office procedures, systems and practices including the use of a computer.

Education, Training, and Certification Requirements Must have a minimum of a Bachelors' degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering school. Must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in civil engineering design, construction, project management or equivalent experience. Experience in a municipality or public works is preferred. Must hold and maintain a valid Certificate of Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) from the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions. If registered in another state, must obtain Kansas registration within one (1) year of hire. Completion of NIMS requirements within one (1) year of hire date. Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record per the City's drivers Use of Vehicles for City Business policy throughout employment with the City.

Post-Offer Testing / On -Going Standards

Post- Offer On- Going Aptitude Assessment / Skills Testing Background Investigation X Fingerprinting Credit Report Review

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Drug Screening / Breath Alcohol Testing X Medical Evaluation / Essential Functions X DOT Covered Testing Motor Vehicle Records Search X X Polygraph Examination Psychological Evaluation

General Aptitudes and Physical Requirements The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that we identify the general aptitudes and physical requirements needed to perform the position listed above. Individuals in this position must be able to perform all essential functions unaided or with reasonable accommodation.

I. Mental Abilities. General learning ability. The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles.

Ability to understand and follow oral instruction Ability to understand and follow written instruction Ability to guide and/or give instructions Ability to make decisions in accordance with established procedures and policies Not essential to job function

II. Verbal Abilities. Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly.

a. Speaking / Talking Answering telephone, radio, or switchboard Communicating with City officials Communicating with general public Communicating with vendors Communicating with supervisors and/or with other employees Communicating with others in departmental operations Not essential to job function

b. Hearing / Listening For communication with City officials, public, vendors, supervisors, and/or other employees Not essential to job function

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c. Reading (ability to read and understand text) Essential to job function Not essential to job function

III. Numerical Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.

Ability to perform accurate two-digit calculations Ability to perform accurate calculations aided by a calculator, adding machine, or measurement device Not essential to job function

IV. Spatial Abilities Ability to comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of plan and solid objects. May be used in such tasks as blue print reading and in solving geometry problems. Frequently described as the ability to "visualize" objects of two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms.

Essential to job function Not essential to job function

V. Motor Coordination Ability to coordinate eyes and hands or fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Ability to make a movement response accurately and quickly.

a. Manual Dexterity Ability to move the hands easily and skillfully. To work with the hands in placing and turning motions. Use a telephone Use switchboard Use radio/console Use a calculator Use a copy machine Manipulate computer keyboard and mouse Use a postage machine Use hand tools Use power tools Other: Auto CADD, land surveying equipment, drafting equipment, planimeters, plotters Not essential to job function

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b. Finger Dexterity Ability to move the fingers and manipulate small objects with the fingers rapidly or accurately. For example: electrical wiring. Essential to job function Not essential to job function Explain: __

VI. Physical Demands

a. Strength The quality, state, or property of being strong. The power to withstand strain, force, or stress Ability to manipulate materials and/or equipment ( lbs.) Frequency