Staff Civil Engineer - Water (Kansas City)
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LocationUS-MO-Kansas City
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience3+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
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Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of civil engineering experience
Bachelor Degree in Civil or Environmental or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of civil engineering experience
Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of civil engineering experience
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and technical area specific programs
Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD)
Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
Strong knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Experience and knowledge of water and sewer asset management principles
Experience with inflow and infiltration (I&I) studies and sanitary sewer evaluation surveys (SSES)
Experience overseeing construction and an understanding of construction methods and procedures
Engineers in Training-EIT Certification
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Ability to travel and work in the field, up to 10%, as required
Skills
AutoCAD Civil 3D
ArcGIS
MicroStation
Revit
PLS
PLS-CADD
RISA-3D
MathCADD
Microsoft Office Suite
About the role
Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer with water or wastewater engineering experience to add to our Water Global Practice’s team in Kansas City (MO).
We are looking for a self-motivated and experienced engineer and civil designer to support a wide variety of civil and environmental engineering designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects in engineering markets and contribute to implementing department strategy, vision, and culture.
The position offers the opportunity to practice in a variety of technical areas, including but not limited to:
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Collection Systems – planning, design, construction, and analysis of sanitary or combined sewer systems including condition assessment, hydrology, flow and rainfall analysis, and pipe hydraulics. Developing and evaluating alternatives for the rehabilitation of aging water, sewer, and drainage systems, including the use of trenchless technologies (e.g., CIPP, pipe bursting, slip-lining) and traditional replacement methods.
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Water Distribution – planning, design, construction, and analysis of water distribution systems, including storage and pump stations.
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Site/Civil – site grading and design, site stormwater modeling and design, design of other site utilities (water and wastewater), etc. Coordinate field investigations and development of surveys.
Responsibilities
The Staff Civil Engineer will work within our region’s team to provide technical mentorship of early career team members, collaborate broadly to support our Water global practice, and will generally be responsible for the following:
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Supporting engineering teams to deliver well-coordinated, high-quality designs for civil or environmental engineering projects.
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Coordinating and supporting all aspects of multidisciplinary projects with varying degrees of technical complexity.
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Preparing documentation for design projects, including design criteria, technical letters, memorandums, reports, drawings, detailed design packages, and cost estimates.
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Reviewing work products prepared by early career engineering staff.
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Providing technical oversight and quality reviews aligned with experience.
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Executing projects within scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, risk, and client expectations.
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Establishing client relations and involvement with marketing, contractual, management, and design meetings.
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Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
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Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of civil engineering experience (6+ years preferred), consulting experience preferred required.
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Bachelor Degree in Civil or Environmental or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of civil engineering experience (6+ years preferred), consulting preferred required.
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Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of civil engineering experience (5+ years preferred), consulting preferred required.
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Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and technical area specific programs preferred. For example, water-focused candidates demonstrate proficiency in hydraulic modeling software.
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Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, civil analysis programs.
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Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
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Strong knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
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Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
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Experience and knowledge of water and sewer asset management principles preferred.
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Experience with inflow and infiltration (I&I) studies and sanitary sewer evaluation surveys (SSES) preferred.
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Experience overseeing construction and an understanding of construction methods and procedures preferred.
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Ability to travel and work in the field, up to 10%, as required preferred.
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Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred
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Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
About the company
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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