Civil Engineer Jobs in Kansas

Civil Engineer jobs in Kansas are steadily active, with consistent demand concentrated in transportation infrastructure, water resources, and municipal public works projects. Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka are the largest hiring hubs, with established employers such as HNTB, Burns & McDonnell, and the Kansas Department of Transportation driving a significant share of openings. Structural, transportation, and geotechnical engineering are the most sought-after specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles35
Top employerGBA Companies
Top cityOverland Park, KS
Cities hiring8
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryEnergy

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SCS Engineers
Entry-level Civil or Environmental Engineer
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Entry-level Civil or Environmental Engineer
SCS Engineers
Overland Park, Kansas
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
$65k - $70k/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Black & Veatch
Civil Engineer Intern - Geotech
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Civil Engineer Intern - Geotech
Black & Veatch
Overland Park, Kansas
Business Operations
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$18.72 - $35.19/hr
10,000+

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Black & Veatch
Civil Engineer Intern - Site Development
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Black & Veatch
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Civil Engineer Intern - Site Development
Black & Veatch
Overland Park, Kansas
Administrative & Office Support
Health & Safety
Human Resources
$18.72 - $36.95/hr
10,000+

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Kiewit Corporation
Civil Engineer Intern - Kiewit Power Engineering (Summer 2027)
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Kiewit Corporation
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Civil Engineer Intern - Kiewit Power Engineering (Summer 2027)
Kiewit Corporation
Lenexa, Kansas
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
10,000+

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Kiewit Corporation
Civil Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering
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Kiewit Corporation
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Civil Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering
Kiewit Corporation
Lenexa, Kansas
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Civil Engineer Jobs by City in Kansas

Where Kansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Overland Park
15 jobs
Lenexa
11 jobs
Wichita
4 jobs
De Soto
1 job
Manhattan
1 job
Pittsburg
1 job
Garden City
1 job
Prairie Village
1 job

Civil Engineer Job Market in Kansas

A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

GBA Companies
GBA Companies5 open roles
Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch3 open roles
Kiewit Corporation
Kiewit Corporation3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Manufacturing
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Kansas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in civil engineer jobs across Kansas.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation for design and drafting work
  • Experience preparing construction documents, cost estimates, and project specifications
  • Familiarity with KDOT standards, municipal codes, and federal transportation regulations
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with contractors, agencies, and project stakeholders

Civil Engineer Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a civil engineer in Kansas?

To practice as a civil engineer in Kansas, you must obtain licensure through the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions. The path starts with an accredited bachelor's degree in civil engineering, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulating the required years of progressive experience under a licensed PE, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Once licensed, you can seal designs and take full professional responsibility for engineering projects in the state.

How much do civil engineers make in Kansas?

Civil engineers in Kansas earn a median of about $96,880 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,260 for the lowest 10% to over $150,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire civil engineers in Kansas?

Kansas civil engineer roles are posted by GBA Companies, Black & Veatch, and Kiewit Corporation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Kansas's mix of state infrastructure agencies, transportation engineering firms, and municipal utilities means hiring is spread across both public-sector bodies and established private engineering consultancies.

Which Kansas cities have the most civil engineer jobs?

Overland Park, Lenexa, and Wichita are the Kansas cities with the most civil engineer openings. Wichita anchors demand through its transportation corridor projects and large engineering consultancies, Kansas City draws openings tied to regional infrastructure and development on the Missouri border, and Topeka generates steady public-sector work through state agency headquarters and municipal utilities.

Are there remote civil engineer jobs in Kansas?

Yes, but they're rare. Civil engineering is largely a field-dependent and site-coordinated profession, so fully remote roles make up a small share of total openings. About 67% of civil engineer openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the remote portion concentrated in planning, design review, and project management phases rather than construction oversight or field inspection.

How can I get hired as a civil engineer in Kansas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an EIT-track position, where you join a firm or agency after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and work toward your PE under supervision. HNTB, Burns & McDonnell, and the Kansas Department of Transportation all run new-graduate programs and entry-level associate engineer roles. Municipal public works departments in Wichita and Topeka are also active entry-level employers. A completed engineering internship and an EIT certificate give a new-grad candidate a clear edge over applicants without either.

Where can I find and apply to civil engineer jobs in Kansas?

You can find and apply to civil engineer jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings updated in real time. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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