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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Wilson & Company’s Salina, Kansas City office is seeking a Roadway PE with experience in the design of transportation infrastructure, notably streets, highways, and interstates.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform roadway design and modeling utilizing Microstation/OpenRoads.
- Lead and manage tasks on projects of various sizes
- Work with experienced designers and project managers as well as collaborating with other disciplines and subconsultants to deliver projects
- Primarily working on projects in Missouri and Kansas with opportunities to support regional projects,
- Efficiently communicate and partner with peers, senior staff, and clients.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Kansas Professional Engineer licensed or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
- 4 - 7 years’ experience in the design of streets and highways in accordance with local, state and/or federal regulations.
- Ability to effectively work with other engineers and technicians.
- A background in traffic engineering design can be helpful in this role
- Experience in CADD utilizing Microstation.
Annual Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
About Us:
For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.
Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.
At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.
We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.
Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.
Wilson & Company’s Salina, Kansas City office is seeking a Roadway PE with experience in the design of transportation infrastructure, notably streets, highways, and interstates.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform roadway design and modeling utilizing Microstation/OpenRoads.
- Lead and manage tasks on projects of various sizes
- Work with experienced designers and project managers as well as collaborating with other disciplines and subconsultants to deliver projects
- Primarily working on projects in Missouri and Kansas with opportunities to support regional projects,
- Efficiently communicate and partner with peers, senior staff, and clients.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Kansas Professional Engineer licensed or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
- 4 - 7 years’ experience in the design of streets and highways in accordance with local, state and/or federal regulations.
- Ability to effectively work with other engineers and technicians.
- A background in traffic engineering design can be helpful in this role
- Experience in CADD utilizing Microstation.
Annual Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
About Us:
For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.
Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.
At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.
We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.
Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.
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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 Garver, Black & Veatch, and Quanta Services and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Salina 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 25% of civil engineer openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of August 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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