Civil Engineer Jobs in Lenexa, KS

A Civil Engineer is an integral part of the engineering industry, responsible for designing, constructing, and overseeing the maintenance of infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems, and wastewater treatment plants. They perform various tasks such as conducting feasibility studies, developing detailed plans, estimating costs, and ensuring that projects comply with legal requirements and environmental guidelines. A Civil Engineer also plays a crucial role in making decisions on issues like traffic flow, water resource use, and urban development.

Important skills for a Civil Engineer include strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in using specialized software for designing and modeling infrastructure systems. They should also have excellent communication skills to effectively present their ideas and negotiate with clients and other professionals. The essential certifications for a Civil Engineer include a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license which requires a degree from an ABET-accredited program, four years of relevant work experience, and passing scores on two exams. Prior to becoming a Civil Engineer, individuals might work as a Civil Engineering Intern, Engineering Technician, or Junior Civil Engineer to gain practical experience and technical skills in the field.

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Engineer - Civil Transit & Rail Design

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 10 hours ago

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to understand the application of engineering fundamentals on transportation engineering design projects for a variety of clients, particularly states...

Structural Engineer- US Hybrid Job Details Black & Veatch Family of Companies

  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Proficiency with use of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAADPro, or SAP 2000....

Structural Engineer Developer

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Insight Global is looking for a structural engineer developer to work remotely for one of our client's based out of the Kansas City, MO area. This person will be responsible for building IDC codes...

Remote Work

Structural Engineer- US Hybrid

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 2 days ago

Proficiency with use of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAADPro, or SAP 2000....

Structural Engineer- US Hybrid

  • Leawood, KS (5 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Leawood, KS (5 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 2 days ago

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Structural Engineer

  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 3 days ago

Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering or a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 2 years of experience as a Structural Engineer...

Civil Engineer- Roadway EIT

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 4 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 4 days ago

Civil Engineer, E.I.T. (Transportation) The Transportation Department at GBA is looking for a civil engineer to join our team at our headquarters office in Lenexa, Kansas....

Senior Structural Engineer

  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 4 days ago

design and analysis Interact with internal multi-disciplinary team members to expedite project completion and approvals Create effective job flow by tracking assigned tasks and prioritizing completion...

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Sr. Infrastructure Engineer - Project Delivery...

Construction Engineer (EA III)

  • Shawnee, KS (6 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Shawnee, KS (6 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 4 days ago

Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Job Posting closes: June 17, 2025 Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) delivers...

Structural Engineer - Concrete

  • Lees Summit, MO (19 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lees Summit, MO (19 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 5 days ago

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - CONCRETE IN LEE'S SUMMIT Date Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2025 ? Job Snapshot Employee Type: Permanent Location: Missouri, Lee's Summit Date Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Job...

Transportation Engineer

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 5 days ago

Required Experience: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering....

Civil Engineer in Training (Kansas City)

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 5 days ago

This position will perform roadway design and modeling utilizing Microstation OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D....

Transportation Engineer in Training (Kansas City)

  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (13 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 5 days ago

This position will perform roadway design and modeling utilizing Microstation OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D....

Civil Engineer - Roadway

  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (8 miles from Lenexa, KS)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications, Education & Experience: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university. Professional licensed engineer in MO or KS....

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Lenexa, KS

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Lenexa, KS offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
29.9%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.4%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Civil Engineers in Lenexa, KS
4-6 years
28.6%
2-4 years
23.8%
None
23.8%
1-2 years
14.3%
6-8 years
4.8%
Less than 1 year
4.8%



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