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Project Engineer

City of Topeka
Topeka, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2025

The City of Topeka’s Public Works department is seeking a licensed professional engineer to serve as a project manager on its engineering team. This position is responsible for supervising and participating in the design, planning, and scheduling of engineering projects, to include overseeing the work of contractors and consultants. Work also involves drainage and studies, writing reports and findings, administration of contracts, and meeting with individuals and groups to discuss Public Works projects.

What you'll do:

  • Review construction plans and evaluate engineering designs.
  • Inspect construction sites and provide professional engineering advice on construction projects.
  • Confer with contractors, consultants and architects to resolve technical issues.
  • Prepare preliminary and final plans for a wide variety of projects.

The ideal candidate is:

  • A strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex problems and make sound decisions.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Familiar with the engineering principles, practices and procedures as they apply to the design and construction of Public Works projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field is required.
  • Must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Kansas. If the license is from another state, must obtain a Kansas license within six (6) months.
  • Two years of engineering experience after obtaining the PE license with at least two years as a project manager is required.
    • One to three years of engineering experience including planning, design, construction and operations.
  • Must be insurable within the standards set by the City of Topeka’s insurance carrier and must possess and maintain a valid Class C Kansas driver’s license.

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Annual entry salary: Up to $130,000 DOQ

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The City of Topeka offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

  • Health/Dental Insurance
  • Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Generous Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • KPERS 401(a) Retirement Plan
  • (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic and full-service fitness facility
  • Free Parking
  • Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $130,000

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