The City of Lee’s Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With an estimated population of over 107,000, Lee’s Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life, Lee’s Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri. Lee’s Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee’s Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment, making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks. Recently named America’s Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee’s Summit’s historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee’s Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. Lee’s Summit continues to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages. Among the notable recognitions, the city received gold certification as a Community for all Ages and was designated a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community. Looking for meaningful work and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the community? We are hiring a Staff Engineer or Senior Staff Engineer to join our dynamic team! At the City of Lee’s Summit, we offer a collaborative, innovative, supportive, and inclusive environment. We also offer a second to none set of benefits which includes opportunities for attending local and national conferences and events along with a tuitional reimbursement program. Who We Are: The Development Services Department is a multi-disciplinary team focused on enhancing our community’s quality of life through the facilitation of private development, business, and community services. We thrive in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment working towards solutions that are beneficial to all concerned. We engage and work with residents and businesses through the complete project lifecycle from conception to long-term maintenance. We are the one-stop shop for all things private property and business related, and we value service excellence, integrity, and stewardship in all our actions. We cultivate a fun, supportive environment where everyone’s perspective is a welcome addition to the team! Requirements: Key Job Duties: Duties and Assignments become more complex among the Staff Engineer and Senior Staff Engineer position. Reviews, evaluates, and provides comments and recommendations to consultants or applicants on development plans, engineering studies, and reports. Performs periodic site visits during the preliminary design through the construction phase as needed. Collaborates with the field engineering inspectors on infrastructure construction projects and approves field revisions. Analyzes reports and studies submitted in response to Planning Commission or City Council stipulations, or to city staff requests to further define the impact of a project on infrastructure and neighboring properties. Studies may include but are not limited to: stormwater management, flood studies, bank stability studies, and traffic impact studies. Meets with developers, engineers, contractors, the public, and city staff on proposed or active development projects. Meetings may include coordination, explanation of city requirements, face-to-face review of comments made by city staff, and/or approvals. Participates as a member of the Development Review Committee team for work on development proposals with planners, project managers, and others throughout various departments of the City. Coordinates periodic updates to the City’s Design and Construction Manual, Unified Development Ordinance, and various other engineering standards and policies. Our Ideal Candidate Has: Staff Engineer: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a closely related field and possession of EIT Certificate. One (1) year of experience preferred. A valid state Motor Vehicle Operator’s license is also required. Senior Staff Engineer: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a closely related field with five (5) years of experience. A Master’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field may substitute for experience. Licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri is required. If licensed in another state, must become licensed in the State of Missouri within 6 months of hire. A valid state Motor Vehicle Operator’s license is also required. Supplemental Information Staff Engineer $60,047 - $90,068 Annually Senior Engineer $78,249 - $117,373 Annually The City of Lee’s Summit offers a variety of municipal career opportunities with more than 150 job classifications. Those interested in a public service career with the City of Lee’s Summit may review vacancies and obtain applications. Applications and resumes are accepted for all vacant positions. Applications/resumes may be submitted online, on or before the deadline posted. The City is fully committed to a policy of hiring without regard to sex, age, color, race, religion, national origin or disability as prescribed by federal and state laws. The City will require a post-offer background check and physical which includes a drug/alcohol screening. The City is a drug-free workplace.
