Civil Engineer Starting Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $61,184.00 - $108,785.00 Annually
Location : Central Maintenance Facility, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: CIVIL ENGINEER PAVE - NJD
Department: Public Works and Utilities
Division: PWU Engineering
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit: NONE
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
Join the City of Wichita Engineering Division as a Civil Engineer and lead projects that improve the streets, sidewalks, and transportation infrastructure relied upon by thousands of residents every day. In this role, you will manage pavement preservation and reconstruction projects from planning through construction, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest engineering standards. You will oversee project inspectors, collaborate with contractors and the Street Maintenance Division, evaluate innovative pavement preservation techniques, and provide technical expertise that extends the life of the City's infrastructure. This position also plays a key role in managing the Material Review Board and Approved Materials List, helping determine the materials used on City construction projects. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges while delivering lasting improvements to the community, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on Wichita's future.
Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Bargaining Unit: Employee Council
Anticipated starting salary: $ 61,184 - $84,984(based on experience and qualifications)
**Posting may close at any time **
Examples of Work Performed

• Supervises employees inspecting pavement preservation projects.
• Compiles preliminary project cost estimates and monitors project budgets through completion of construction.
• Determines project specifications and is responsible for updating the same, primarily through development of detailed Special Provisions for each project.
• Conducts pre-bid and pre-construction conferences.
• Conducts MRB meetings and helps determine approval/denial status for all new materials for inclusion on the Approved Materials List.
• Evaluates existing pavement to determine condition and remaining service life, and evaluates pavement preservation methods for future use.
• Completes basic design work for any changes required by projects.
• Determines construction schedules, traffic configurations, and limits of work.
• Conducts site reviews of the progress of construction projects.
• Approves contractor partial payments, change orders, and final payments for projects.
• Resolves problems with contractors, citizens, and inspectors.
• Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional civil engineering
• Considerable knowledge of modern methods and techniques of design, construction, and maintenance of public street projects
• Skill in making engineering computations, estimates, designs, and in preparing plans and specifications and technical reports
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others
• Ability to lean and reach as needed to read and interpret building plans and specifications from a print that may be as large as 36 by 48 inches with information printed as small as twenty characters per inch
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain, climb steps or ladders, and tolerate airborne environmental nuisances associated with construction sites
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other employees, representatives of other organizations, and the public
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience and Training
Required Experience and Training

• Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Ability to register as a Professional Engineer in State of Kansas within two (2) years of employment.
• A valid driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• A valid Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Two (2) years of experience managing pavement preservation, pavement reconstruction, street, sidewalk, trail, or transportation infrastructure projects.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
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CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
01
I have a bachelor's degree or higher from an ABET-accredited college or university in one of the following:

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• My bachelor's degree or higher is not in the above fields.
• I do not have a Bachelor's degree or higher.

02
Please identify your current status with Professional Engineer (PE) license:

• I have a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License in State of Kansas
• I have a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License but not in State of Kansas. I am willing able to register it in State of Kansas within two (2) years of employment.
• I do not have a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License; however, I am willing and able to register it within two (2) years of employment.
• I do not have a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License; and I am not willing or able to register it within two (2) years of employment.

03
I have following years of experience managing pavement preservation, pavement reconstruction, street, sidewalk, trail, or transportation infrastructure projects.

• Less than 6 months of experience
• 6 months - 1 year of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 4 + years of experience
• I do not have any experience managing pavement preservation, pavement reconstruction, street, sidewalk, trail, or transportation infrastructure projects.

04
Describe the most rewarding project that you have been involved with. The explanation should include a brief description of the project, your involvement in the project, and why it is was the most rewarding.
05
Not all citizens support projects constructed by the City of Wichita. Explain how you would deal with a difficult citizen on a construction site.
06
Do you have a valid driver's license.

• Yes
• No

07
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No

Required Question