Development Review Engineer

If you are a current City of Olathe employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Employment Type Full Time Job Summary The City of Olathe is seeking a skilled and collaborative Development Review Engineer to help guide public and private development projects from review through construction. In this role, you will manage and coordinate the review of public improvement plans and proposed construction plans, helping ensure projects meet city standards and support safe, reliable infrastructure for the community. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys technical plan review, cross-functional coordination, and working directly with developers, contractors, consultants, and internal city teams. This is a full time onsite role that will office out of our City Hall location, standard schedule is 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Compensation for this position is an annual salary between $80,080 - $92,121, based on a combination of factors including but not limited to education and relevant work experience. For more details, review the full job details and requirements below. The Development Review Engineer is responsible for managing and coordinating the review of public improvement plans and proposed construction plans for private development. A significant portion of their time is spent evaluating and approving project and construction plans and providing technical assistance to construction inspectors. Key Responsibilities Reviews and approves public improvement projects (streets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer); reviews and approves proposed construction plans for developments; reviews and approves Right-of-Way-permits. Provides assistance to construction inspectors and coordinates with outside consultants during construction; attends pre-application meetings and provides engineering review of projects; monitors and calculates utility development fees. Meets with developers, engineers, contractors, and city staff on development projects; responds to questions and concerns from staff, other departments, consultants, and the general public. Participates in special engineering studies to assess project impacts; prepares staff comments for planning commission staff reports and attends Planning Commission meetings. Qualifications Experience: Five years of engineering experience, preferably with development review experience in a municipality or public works department, is required. A master’s degree may be substituted for engineering experience. Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. College level course work in civil engineering or related field is preferred. Licenses & Certifications: None required. The City of Olathe consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. That didn’t happen by accident. It happened because thousands of dedicated City employees work each day to make life better in our community. “Setting the standard for excellence in public service” is not just a saying in Olathe. It is what we do. Olathe’s quality of life is second to none, and we believe our employees deserve the same. The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture. We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing LiveWell wellness program to help them be their best selves—mentally, physically, socially, and financially. The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels. It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible. If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here.