Civil Engineer I/II/Sr at City of Overland Park

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Civil Engineer I/II/Sr(Job Id 1485)

Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Public Works Employment Type:

Employee

Post Date: 05/27/2026 Salary: Negotiable USD

The City of Overland Park has full-time Civil Engineer I, II or Senior

positions available in the Public Works Department.

Summary

Manages the design and construction of thoroughfare, street, bridge,

storm sewer and maintenance projects. Participates in the development of

the

five-year Capital Improvement Program and Maintenance Program. Prepares

plans and specifications for thoroughfare, street, bridge, storm sewer

and maintenance projects. Provides leadership for all team based

activities, to include project management teams and task groups.

Coordinates

engineering-related activities with other Department divisions, City

departments, other governmental agencies, etc. Develops project-related

briefings and presentations for the Governing Body, City Manager,

citizen groups and professional organizations.

Duties And Responsibilities

Manages the design of thoroughfares, streets, bridge, storm sewer and

maintenance projects, including developing the project scope, directing

the consultant selection process, negotiation of the scope and fee for

the design contract, preparing and negotiating interlocal agreements and

utility relocation agreements, managing the plan preparation, overseeing

utility relocation planning, acquiring required right-of-way and

easements, managing public involvement activities, overseeing

environmental permitting process, and supervising project team members.

For

federally funded projects, manages all coordination and project

administration with KDOT.

Manages the construction of thoroughfare, street, bridge, storm sewer

and maintenance projects , including reviewing contractor bids and

making

determination of the lowest and responsible bidder; negotiating material

testing contracts; managing the construction contract, schedules,

payments and cash flow; approving change orders; reviewing and approving

contractor submittals; ensuring utilities have properly relocated their

facilities; conducting weekly progress meetings with the contractor;

managing media relations and citizen inquiries; and maintaining and

updating

project website. For federally funded projects, prepares invoices to

KDOT to request payment; ensures Davis-Bacon provisions are met by the

contractor, including wage rate interviews; ensures DBE goals are met;

and completes project administration as required by KDOT.

Participates in the development of the five-year Capital Improvement

Program and Maintenance Program, by analyzing infrastructure needs,

establishing priorities, developing initial cost estimates and preparing

and submitting Project Addition and Project Revision forms.

Provides assistance to the Engineering Services Division, Planning

Department by reviewing plans, interpreting standards, providing

recommendations to address problems and issues, participating in field

inspection visits, and assisting in resolution of developers concerns.

Prepares plans and specifications for thoroughfare, street, bridge,

storm sewer, maintenance and other projects. Coordinates land surveys

and

supervises engineering technicians in plan preparation. Designs projects

to meet or exceed current engineering practices and to fully conform to

the Overland Park Municipal Code. Prepares legal documents,

specifications, contract documents and supervises contraction and

post-construction

activities in accordance with the Citys Project Procedures Manual.

Coordinates engineering-related activities with other Department

divisions, City departments, other governmental agencies, utilities,

contractors,

Developers, Consultants An d Others, As Required.

Develops project-related briefings for presentation to the Governing

Body and City Manager. Provides updates on project activities on a

regular

basis to keep the Governing Body and City Manager informed on matters of

significant interest. Makes presentations to citizen groups, such as

homes associations, neighborhood conservation groups and others.

Responds to public inquiries and ensures that their concerns are fully

and effectively addressed.

Uses PAVER programs to develop information required for planning

maintenance activities.

The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all

assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially

during

regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates,

supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization

with

whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.

The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of

performance, including, but not limited