What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer - General Civil / Land Development position at Earles Engineering & Inspection?
Civil Engineer – General Civil / Land Development
Location: Pittsburg, McPherson, KS; Kansas City, MO
Position Type: Full-Time, On Site
Background
Earles Engineering & Inspection (EEI) - a Pittsburg, KS-based firm delivering civil, structural, environmental, inspection, and surveying services across Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma - has a 30‑year record of partnering with municipalities, state agencies, and private developers on water, wastewater, and land‑development projects.
Position Overview
EEI is seeking a Civil Engineer with broad, generalist civil design experience to join our growing team. This role will work across a range of project types - land development, subdivisions, grading and drainage, roadways, and municipal utilities - developing designs, preparing plans and specifications, and communicating regularly with clients, developers, and community leaders and staff.
This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who wants hands-on project ownership, direct client interaction, and the chance to grow with a firm that offers real ownership opportunities down the road.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop civil site plans for land development and subdivision projects, including grading plans, lot layouts, and utility plans
Prepare drainage studies, storm sewer designs, stormwater management plans, and detention pond layouts
Design streets, roadways, and related infrastructure for public and private clients
Support municipal water and wastewater projects as needed, including waterlines, sanitary sewers, lift stations, and treatment facilities/lagoons
Prepare detailed engineering reports, plans, specifications, and permit submittals for municipal, state, and private clients
Assist in client management, including regular communication with developers, community leaders, and municipal staff
Coordinate with project managers and senior engineers on project scheduling, budgets, and deliverable
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
Broad civil design experience across land development, grading/drainage, roadway, or municipal utility projects preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus, but not required - candidates without a PE should have a clear interest in pursuing licensure
Autodesk Civil 3D experience preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to and working directly with clients, developers, and municipal staff
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once