Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer – Water and Wastewater

Location: Kansas City, MO; Pittsburg, McPherson, KS

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 a focus on water and wastewater design to join our growing team. This role will work directly with communities on municipal water, sewer, and drainage projects - developing designs, preparing plans and specifications, and communicating regularly with 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 municipal water and wastewater systems, including waterlines, sanitary sewers, lift stations, and treatment facilities/lagoons

• Prepare drainage studies, storm sewer designs, and detention pond layouts

• Support street and highway design projects as needed

• Prepare detailed engineering reports, plans, and specifications for municipal clients

• Assist in client management, including regular communication with community leaders

  and staff

• Coordinate with project managers and senior engineers on project scheduling, budgets,

  and deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

• 2–10 years of civil engineering experience; minimum 2 years required

• Experience with water and wastewater design strongly 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 community leaders and municipal staff

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects

  at once