Civil Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a driven Project Engineer who has passed the FE exam and is ready to grow into a licensed, well-rounded civil engineer. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with our senior engineers and project managers on real projects — land development, site design, grading, drainage, stormwater, inspection work — while we invest in your path to your P.E.

Who Thrives Here
You are early enough in your career to be hungry, and far enough along to be trusted with real work. You have passed your FE, and you are driving toward your P.E., not because someone told you to, but because you want your judgment, and eventually your stamp, to carry weight. You are energized by joining a firm at a pivotal growth stage, where your work is visible, your growth is actively supported, and your trajectory is genuinely tied to the firm's success. You don't need hand-holding; you don't wait to be told what to do, and you treat every project like your name is on it because you're building toward the day it will be.

Compensation:

$70,000 - $95,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering calculations, modeling, and design work

• Prepare technical reports, plan markups, and draft project specifications

• Collaborate with CAD designers to ensure accurate plan production

• Assist with permitting applications and construction documents

• Conduct field visits and site assessments as needed

• Participate in QA/QC reviews and implement feedback

• Maintain project files and communicate progress in project meetings

Qualifications:

REQUIRED

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

• 2+ years of engineering design experience (internships count)

• Familiarity with design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, structural modeling tools)

• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and in client-facing settings

PREFERRED

• Experience in site development, land development, grading, drainage, and stormwater management

• Background in both private development and public/municipal project work

• Familiarity with Missouri and regional permitting processes

• Strong proficiency in Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD

• Experience in a small or boutique engineering firm environment

• Demonstrated interest in firm leadership, business development, or ownership

• Actively pursuing P.E. licensure (preferred)

About Company

VonArx Engineering, Inc. is a woman-owned civil engineering firm with nearly 50 years of experience designing resilient infrastructure across Missouri, Illinois, and Colorado. We serve residential and commercial developers, public agencies, and private clients, delivering strong, precise engineering solutions rooted in seven core values: Integrity First, Collaboration Always, Excellence in Execution, Client-Focused Solutions, Resilience by Design, Community Impact, and Ownership Mindset. We are a lean, high-performing firm in a deliberate growth phase. Every person on our team carries real weight and real opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including 100% company-paid health insurance, SIMPLE IRA with match, generous PTO, and continuing education.