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Senior Civil Engineer

The Client


Job Location:

Kansas City, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Primary Job Title

Senior Civil Engineer

Location

Kansas City MO

Contract Details
  • Position Type: Contract
  • Work Authorization: Export-control compliance persons only. Contact recruiter for details.
Job Summary

The Senior Civil Engineer will lead civil design project teams to create world-class designs for new projects alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including datacenters power process corporate healthcare pipeline airports institutional industrial manufacturing government and military facilities. The Senior Civil Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process adapting civil plans according to budget constraints design factors or client needs. Lead civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead civil design project teams to create world-class designs for new projects alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including datacenters power process corporate healthcare pipeline airports institutional industrial manufacturing government and military facilities.
  • Review civil vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers clients other engineering disciplines detailers and designers.
  • Participate in developing the project schedule scope budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.
  • Applies expert knowledge of commonly used civil concepts practices codes and procedures within the civil engineering services industry. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.
  • Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects finds/develops non-standard design solutions.
  • Quality review production drawings for various projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify design compliance with project client and industry standards including constructability.
  • Quality review of the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues calculations field inspections and testing of materials.
  • Leads field inspections installation measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
  • Build effective relationships with existing clients customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
  • Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify lead and manage key pursuits.
  • Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Prepare present and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
  • Provide leadership guidance and instruction to the civil engineering practice.
  • Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
Education Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program OR
  • Bachelors Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam OR
  • Masters Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
Required Experience
  • 7 years of civil engineering experience (with Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from ABET-accredited program). EPC project experience preferred.
  • 7 years of Civil Engineering experience (with Bachelors Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from ABET-accredited program and FE exam completion). EPC project experience preferred.
  • 6 years of civil engineering experience (with Masters Degree in Civil Engineering). EPC project experience preferred.
  • Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
Required Skills
  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD MicroStation BIM (Revit) Civil 3D PLS PLS-CADD RISA-3D MathCADD) and/or hydraulic hydrologic pavement and civil analysis programs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
  • Strong attention to detail facilitation team building collaboration organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Ability to travel.
Benefits
  • Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
  • 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client

Infrastructure engineering firm designing and building essential city infrastructure since 1898.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number

26-04193


Required Experience:

Senior IC