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City engineer jobs are open across municipal governments, county agencies, and public works departments, from entry-level project engineer roles to senior and principal city engineer positions, with specializations in infrastructure design, transportation planning, and utilities management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.
Job Location: 600 NE Colbern Rd. Lee's Summit, MO 64086
Why you’ll love this position:
The district utilities engineer is responsible for negotiating and preparing agreements with utility companies and municipalities in the relocation of utility structures or facilities for existing or planned highways, and for coordinating the relocation of the structures/facilities. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.
Responsibilities - What you’ll doWhat you’ll do:
- Notifies utility companies and municipalities of upcoming projects, approves consultant use as needed, and establishes a plan of adjustment to accommodate the department's projects.
- Prepares reimbursable utility agreements, highway and construction easements, job special provisions, and engineering specifications; reviews and approves utility plan of adjustment and subcontract work; verifies design and construction cost estimates meet state and federal auditing guidelines; negotiates and approves Commission obligation percentage on reimbursable adjustments; approves final utility invoices for payment.
- Contacts and works with municipalities, consultants, and utility companies on matters pertaining to relocation of structures or facilities and estimates cost to department.
- Reviews utility permit applications for compliance with policy and prepares policy variance documentation.
- Conducts field visits with municipalities, consultants, and utility companies to explain how projects will affect their facilities.
All you need for success:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri. Candidates without a Professional Engineer License will have 18 months to obtain.
- Five years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.
Special Working Conditions:
Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities. Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation
Job Details - More reasons to love this positionMore reasons to love this position:
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:Contact Details:
kchr@modot.mo.gov,
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.
Job Location: 600 NE Colbern Rd. Lee's Summit, MO 64086
Why you’ll love this position:
The district utilities engineer is responsible for negotiating and preparing agreements with utility companies and municipalities in the relocation of utility structures or facilities for existing or planned highways, and for coordinating the relocation of the structures/facilities. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.
Responsibilities - What you’ll doWhat you’ll do:
- Notifies utility companies and municipalities of upcoming projects, approves consultant use as needed, and establishes a plan of adjustment to accommodate the department's projects.
- Prepares reimbursable utility agreements, highway and construction easements, job special provisions, and engineering specifications; reviews and approves utility plan of adjustment and subcontract work; verifies design and construction cost estimates meet state and federal auditing guidelines; negotiates and approves Commission obligation percentage on reimbursable adjustments; approves final utility invoices for payment.
- Contacts and works with municipalities, consultants, and utility companies on matters pertaining to relocation of structures or facilities and estimates cost to department.
- Reviews utility permit applications for compliance with policy and prepares policy variance documentation.
- Conducts field visits with municipalities, consultants, and utility companies to explain how projects will affect their facilities.
All you need for success:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri. Candidates without a Professional Engineer License will have 18 months to obtain.
- Five years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.
Special Working Conditions:
Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities. Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation
Job Details - More reasons to love this positionMore reasons to love this position:
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:Contact Details:
kchr@modot.mo.gov,
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in city engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Active Professional Engineer license in the relevant state
- Experience managing public infrastructure projects including roads, drainage, and utilities
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS platforms such as ArcGIS or QGIS
- Knowledge of federal and state design standards including AASHTO and local municipal codes
- Experience preparing or reviewing capital improvement plans and construction bid documents
Tips for Your City Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to public works
Municipal employers want to see project types, not just job titles. List specific infrastructure projects you've led, the agencies you coordinated with, and the budgets you managed. Generic engineering resumes get screened out fast in public sector hiring.
Get your PE license before applying
Most city engineer postings require a licensed Professional Engineer in the state where the role is based. If you're not yet licensed, target junior or staff engineer titles and pursue licensure actively, as it unlocks the majority of senior openings.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists city engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read the municipal code before interviews
City engineer candidates who reference a municipality's existing infrastructure standards, capital improvement plan, or recent bond measures stand out immediately. Reviewing publicly posted city documents before your interview shows you understand what the role actually manages day to day.
Prepare a portfolio of permit and inspection work
Public works hiring panels ask candidates to walk through past plan review decisions and field inspection calls. Bring examples of technical reports, design approvals, or enforcement actions you've authored, as these demonstrate the judgment cities are hiring for.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Municipal roles often include defined-benefit pensions, CalPERS or PERS enrollment, and generous leave schedules that private-sector offers rarely match. Get the full benefits summary before comparing any public sector offer to a private one.
City Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most city engineers?
The most active employers for city engineers right now are Burns & McDonnell, Stradit, and Aimbridge Hospitality, and the most openings are in Missouri, Utah, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal governments and county public works departments make up the largest share of active postings.
How many city engineer jobs are remote?
About 47% of city engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines. Plan review, permitting coordination, and GIS-based planning tasks are the sub-areas most likely to allow partial remote schedules, while field inspection and infrastructure management roles are almost always on-site.
How do you become a city engineer?
Earn a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, then gain several years of experience in public works, transportation, or municipal infrastructure projects. Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early in your career, then qualify for and pass the Professional Engineering exam in your state. Build experience with capital project delivery, permit review, and agency coordination before targeting city engineer titles.
Can you get hired as a city engineer with little experience?
Entry-level candidates typically start as staff or junior engineers within a city's public works or engineering department rather than applying for the city engineer title directly. Internships with municipal agencies, county transportation departments, or state DOTs are the most direct path in. Demonstrating familiarity with plan review workflows, construction inspection, and local design standards in your application materials helps close the experience gap.
What does the city engineer interview process look like?
Most municipal hiring processes begin with a structured panel interview involving department directors, HR, and sometimes elected officials or public works supervisors. Candidates are typically asked behavioral and scenario-based questions tied to past infrastructure decisions, budget management, and interdepartmental coordination. A technical presentation or written exercise is common at senior levels, and background checks and reference reviews follow before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to city engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to city engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from municipal governments, county agencies, and public works departments across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and licensure, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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