
Civil Project Engineer
VonArx Engineering, Inc. • Hillsboro, MO, US
Posted 6 hours ago
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.
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
REQUIRED
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Passed 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)
Compensation
$70,000 - $95,000
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.
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