Senior Civil Engineer

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil design project teams for a wide range of complex and high-impact projects. This role involves delivering innovative, high-quality engineering solutions across industries including data centers, power, industrial, healthcare, transportation, and government facilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a collaborative mindset to drive projects from concept through completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead civil engineering design efforts from conceptual planning through final design and construction support
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring alignment with project scope, budget, and schedule
• Review and approve civil vendor drawings and collaborate with suppliers, clients, and internal teams
• Develop project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets; manage change orders effectively
• Apply advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles, codes, and standards to complex projects
• Prepare technical reports, studies, and detailed engineering specifications
• Develop innovative, non-standard solutions to engineering challenges
• Conduct quality reviews of engineering documents to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards
• Support construction administration activities, including field inspections and resolving design-related issues
• Lead site inspections, material testing, and construction evaluations for public and private sector projects
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities
• Participate in business development, including proposal preparation and pursuit strategy
• Manage project financials, including cost estimates, budgets, and performance reporting
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and contribute to team development
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes and company safety standards
• Collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) from an ABET-accredited program and 7+ years of experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology (ABET-accredited) with FE certification and 7+ years of experience; OR
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with 6+ years of experience
• EPC project experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering design principles, codes, and industry standards
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, Revit (BIM), and other analysis tools (e.g., hydraulic/hydrologic modeling programs)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead large-scale projects and manage engineering teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
• Ability to conduct thorough quality reviews of engineering documents
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license