Civil Engineering Intern Jobs in Kansas
Civil Engineering Intern jobs in Kansas draw steady demand from infrastructure, transportation, and water resources sectors, with openings at every level from first-semester undergraduates to graduating seniors completing capstone requirements. Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka generate the largest share of postings, anchored by employers such as HNTB, Burns & McDonnell, and the Kansas Department of Transportation. The most consistently sought specialties are transportation design, stormwater and drainage, and structural analysis. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Senior Civil Engineering Technician – Federal
JOB-10047066
Anticipated Start Date
July 20, 2026
Location
Overland Park, KS
Type of Employment
Contract Hire
Employer Info
Our client is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company with a 100-year legacy of creating a better world for humanity today, and for generations to come.
Job Summary
This role functions as a senior civil engineering technician or design specialist responsible for solving complex civil engineering design challenges and delivering high-quality technical outputs. The position requires advanced expertise in civil engineering design, the use of digital tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D, CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling, and the ability to ensure compliance with industry standards while maintaining consistency across projects. Additionally, the role provides leadership through mentoring, quality oversight, and contributing to process improvements and innovation.
Job Description
- Functions as a senior engineering technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisor
- Applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline
- Contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions
- Uses digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) with standardized procedures to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
- Establishes and communicates appropriate design and graphic standards
- Reviews project requirements to determine correct formats and deliverable content
- Promotes quality and consistency across projects, groups, and sections
- Reviews design inputs to ensure alignment and consistency
- Ensures deliverables comply with applicable codes and standards
- Manages drawing control
- Applies engineering principles and established design practices to complex designs
- Performs design calculations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, and documentation
- Reviews deliverables for quality and accuracy.
- Coordinates with other design groups to support design development.
- Communicates project design requirements, progress, and schedules.
- Provides technical guidance to engineering professionals.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 11 years related work experience
- Power generation design experience
- Advanced engineering design and problem-solving
- Proficient in CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling
- Knowledge of engineering codes, standards, and compliance
- Review and maintain technical drawings and documentation
- Quality control and process improvement
- Mentor and guide junior technicians
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Education/Training/Certifications
- Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology required
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to complete pre-employment requirements, including background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, as applicable.
GAS Energy Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician – Federal
JOB-10047066
Anticipated Start Date
July 20, 2026
Location
Overland Park, KS
Type of Employment
Contract Hire
Employer Info
Our client is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company with a 100-year legacy of creating a better world for humanity today, and for generations to come.
Job Summary
This role functions as a senior civil engineering technician or design specialist responsible for solving complex civil engineering design challenges and delivering high-quality technical outputs. The position requires advanced expertise in civil engineering design, the use of digital tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D, CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling, and the ability to ensure compliance with industry standards while maintaining consistency across projects. Additionally, the role provides leadership through mentoring, quality oversight, and contributing to process improvements and innovation.
Job Description
- Functions as a senior engineering technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisor
- Applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline
- Contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions
- Uses digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) with standardized procedures to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
- Establishes and communicates appropriate design and graphic standards
- Reviews project requirements to determine correct formats and deliverable content
- Promotes quality and consistency across projects, groups, and sections
- Reviews design inputs to ensure alignment and consistency
- Ensures deliverables comply with applicable codes and standards
- Manages drawing control
- Applies engineering principles and established design practices to complex designs
- Performs design calculations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, and documentation
- Reviews deliverables for quality and accuracy.
- Coordinates with other design groups to support design development.
- Communicates project design requirements, progress, and schedules.
- Provides technical guidance to engineering professionals.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 11 years related work experience
- Power generation design experience
- Advanced engineering design and problem-solving
- Proficient in CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling
- Knowledge of engineering codes, standards, and compliance
- Review and maintain technical drawings and documentation
- Quality control and process improvement
- Mentor and guide junior technicians
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Education/Training/Certifications
- Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology required
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to complete pre-employment requirements, including background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, as applicable.
GAS Energy Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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Civil Engineering Intern Job Market in Kansas
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Construction & Real Estate7
- Energy3
- Government & Public Sector2
- Staffing & Recruiting1
What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil engineering intern jobs across Kansas.
- Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited civil engineering or civil engineering technology program
- Completed coursework in statics, mechanics of materials, or transportation engineering
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or comparable design and drafting software
- Ability to work on active construction sites and perform field inspections when required
- Familiarity with AASHTO, KDOT, or local municipal standards and specifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and agency coordination
Civil Engineering Intern Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil engineering intern in Kansas?
To become a civil engineering intern in Kansas, you need active enrollment in or recent graduation from an ABET-accredited civil engineering program, since most employers and the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions use accreditation as a baseline qualification. Completing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam through the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions strengthens your candidacy and starts your path toward professional licensure, which many Kansas employers encourage interns to pursue early.
Which companies hire civil engineering interns in Kansas?
Companies currently hiring civil engineering interns in Kansas include Black & Veatch, GAS GLOBAL SERVICES, and Olsson, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Kansas also sees consistent intern hiring from state and municipal agencies, regional consulting firms, and large infrastructure contractors tied to KDOT project work.
Which Kansas cities have the most civil engineering intern jobs?
Overland Park, Kansas City, and Wichita lead Kansas for civil engineering intern openings. Wichita anchors demand through its concentration of engineering consultancies and proximity to major highway and stormwater projects, Kansas City benefits from large regional firms like HNTB and Burns & McDonnell headquartered nearby, and Topeka draws interns through state agency work with KDOT and municipal infrastructure programs.
Are there remote civil engineering intern jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 40% of civil engineering intern openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how much of the work requires site visits, lab access, and in-person collaboration with project teams. The portions most amenable to remote work include preliminary design drafting, data analysis, and report writing for desk-based project phases.
How can I get hired as a civil engineering intern in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is applying directly to KDOT's student intern program, which recruits undergraduates with no prior professional experience and assigns them to active transportation or bridge projects across the state. Large Kansas consulting firms such as Burns & McDonnell and HNTB also run structured summer intern cohorts designed for students after their first or second year. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and building a portfolio of class projects in AutoCAD or Civil 3D gives candidates a measurable edge over applicants relying on coursework alone.
Where can I find and apply to civil engineering intern jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to civil engineering intern jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your program year and technical background, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your situation.
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