Civil Project Engineer

Job overview

The Civil Project Engineer role is full-time and onsite in North Kansas City, MO; compensation is not specified. Cochran is a civil engineering firm serving public and private sector projects across Missouri. The engineer supports planning, design, permitting, and delivery of civil projects, including site development, roadways, drainage, and utilities. The role contributes to successful project outcomes through technical design work, coordination with project managers and agencies, construction observation, and collaboration with stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Assist with planning, design, and delivery of site development, roadway, drainage, and utility projects
• prepare design plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• perform engineering calculations, site layout, grading, and stormwater modeling
• support schedules, budgets, permitting, and agency coordination
• conduct site visits and assist with construction observation and documentation
• collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• mentor junior engineers and support staff as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

civil project engineer

civil engineering

site development

roadway improvements

drainage systems

utility infrastructure

eit required

autocad civil 3d

north kansas city mo

cochran

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• deductible assistance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• PTO
• seven major holidays
• continuing education and professional development support.

Why this role

EIT certification required; PE license preferred or expected within 12 months; 4+ years of relevant civil engineering experience; AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency required.

About the employer

Cochran is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.