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Energy jobs in Kansas are concentrated in oil and gas extraction, electric power generation, wind energy development, and pipeline operations, with demand at every level from entry-level field technician to senior project engineer. Wichita, Topeka, and Kansas City anchor most of the hiring, where employers such as Evergy, Occidental Petroleum, and Koch Industries maintain long-term operations across the state. The most in-demand specialties include wind turbine service, natural gas distribution, and power systems engineering. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Requisition ID: 182538
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering
Department: Commissioning
Market: OGC
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Commissioning Engineer, you will report directly to the commissioning Manager and or Director and appointee. Promote and provide leadership for safety, assist, and coordinate the daily activities of office, field engineers and commissioning craft. Track and Coordinate inter-department activities, cost management, and deliverables. Assume direct responsibility to develop and deliver all commissioning-related turnover documentation and verify completion for turnover to the appropriate entity as designated by the commissioning Manager. Ensure all systems are completed to meet contractual requirements with the highest degree of safety and quality.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering firm serving oil, gas and chemical markets. Our combined staff of engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the LNG, midstream, refining, and petrochemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.
Our rapidly growing oil, gas and chemical team, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPCC delivery model for dynamic process facilities.
Location
This position will be based at our Lenexa office with extensive travel responsibilities for projects. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
- Assist in oversight of all project-specific commissioning activities.
- Monitor schedule and budget issues and report to the commissioning Manager.
- Support completion management development
- Support project control and quantity management
- Coordinate and interface with engineering and construction on design development
- Coordinate vendor data and track comments
- Coordinate documentation / deliverable development
- Review all weekly reports and summarize them to the commissioning Manager.
- Capture lessons learned and ensure information is disseminated to all departments and districts.
- Verify scoped package format and necessary forms to complete the commissioning turnover package.
- Maintain database, drawing updates, and track all engineering documents for turnover packages.
- Review of work packages associated with system flushing and testing.
- Adhere to commissioning Administration Manual and supervise standards implementation.
- Read and understand all contractual requirements for completion, including permitting and EPA requirements.
- Ensure spare parts and consumables necessary for the proper operations of each assigned system are available.
- Checkout of installed systems and equipment per OEM requirement, system descriptions, and good power plant practices. Understands completions ITRs and has the ability to manager completions team as required.
- Track the progress of assigned systems and provide the commissioning Manager with timely reports of such progress and activities.
- Coordinate and monitor OEM and Subcontractor representatives’ work, charges, and documentation on a daily basis. Approve or deny charges by signature and submit to the commissioning Manager.
- Review and sign all time cards and requisitions charged against the commissioning budget associated with the assigned area of responsibility. Submit all time cards and requisitions to the commissioning Manager for final approval.
- Perform construction process assessments during system walk-downs and identify exceptions and deficiencies.
- Assist in commissioning and testing of individual components, systems, and the station as a complete integrated unit to meet all contractual obligations.
- Lead and insist on strict adherence to Lockout Tag out Procedures (LOTO) and policies.
- Train and engage field commissioning personnel on the importance of safety and LOTO systems.
- Daily spot check Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for each assigned crew
- Assist team with field operations.
- Track the progress of assigned systems and provide the commissioning Manager with timely reports of such progress and activities.
- Monitor commissioning issues and provide field assessment to the commissioning Manager.
- Participate in field audits at critical milestone periods, LOTO, and turnover documentation.
- Troubleshoot and isolate system problems. This includes correcting or suggesting resolutions and providing a written report of the results.
Qualifications
- Staff management experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering/project management.
- Thorough understanding of project management and project execution strategies, including owner/engineer contracting strategies.
- Excellent interpersonal skills - both verbal and written.
- Motivated / self-starter.
- Innovative / creative / resourceful.
- Ability to challenge and influence decision-making to peers, contractors, and senior management.
- Ability to lead complex projects.
- Decision making.
- Cooperative - team player.
- Strong details-orientation.
- Results-oriented.
- Capacity to anticipate project issues.
- Ability to effectively navigate and work within a global and culturally diverse environment.
- Strong, competent negotiating skills.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Requisition ID: 182538
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering
Department: Commissioning
Market: OGC
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Commissioning Engineer, you will report directly to the commissioning Manager and or Director and appointee. Promote and provide leadership for safety, assist, and coordinate the daily activities of office, field engineers and commissioning craft. Track and Coordinate inter-department activities, cost management, and deliverables. Assume direct responsibility to develop and deliver all commissioning-related turnover documentation and verify completion for turnover to the appropriate entity as designated by the commissioning Manager. Ensure all systems are completed to meet contractual requirements with the highest degree of safety and quality.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering firm serving oil, gas and chemical markets. Our combined staff of engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the LNG, midstream, refining, and petrochemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.
Our rapidly growing oil, gas and chemical team, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPCC delivery model for dynamic process facilities.
Location
This position will be based at our Lenexa office with extensive travel responsibilities for projects. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
- Assist in oversight of all project-specific commissioning activities.
- Monitor schedule and budget issues and report to the commissioning Manager.
- Support completion management development
- Support project control and quantity management
- Coordinate and interface with engineering and construction on design development
- Coordinate vendor data and track comments
- Coordinate documentation / deliverable development
- Review all weekly reports and summarize them to the commissioning Manager.
- Capture lessons learned and ensure information is disseminated to all departments and districts.
- Verify scoped package format and necessary forms to complete the commissioning turnover package.
- Maintain database, drawing updates, and track all engineering documents for turnover packages.
- Review of work packages associated with system flushing and testing.
- Adhere to commissioning Administration Manual and supervise standards implementation.
- Read and understand all contractual requirements for completion, including permitting and EPA requirements.
- Ensure spare parts and consumables necessary for the proper operations of each assigned system are available.
- Checkout of installed systems and equipment per OEM requirement, system descriptions, and good power plant practices. Understands completions ITRs and has the ability to manager completions team as required.
- Track the progress of assigned systems and provide the commissioning Manager with timely reports of such progress and activities.
- Coordinate and monitor OEM and Subcontractor representatives’ work, charges, and documentation on a daily basis. Approve or deny charges by signature and submit to the commissioning Manager.
- Review and sign all time cards and requisitions charged against the commissioning budget associated with the assigned area of responsibility. Submit all time cards and requisitions to the commissioning Manager for final approval.
- Perform construction process assessments during system walk-downs and identify exceptions and deficiencies.
- Assist in commissioning and testing of individual components, systems, and the station as a complete integrated unit to meet all contractual obligations.
- Lead and insist on strict adherence to Lockout Tag out Procedures (LOTO) and policies.
- Train and engage field commissioning personnel on the importance of safety and LOTO systems.
- Daily spot check Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for each assigned crew
- Assist team with field operations.
- Track the progress of assigned systems and provide the commissioning Manager with timely reports of such progress and activities.
- Monitor commissioning issues and provide field assessment to the commissioning Manager.
- Participate in field audits at critical milestone periods, LOTO, and turnover documentation.
- Troubleshoot and isolate system problems. This includes correcting or suggesting resolutions and providing a written report of the results.
Qualifications
- Staff management experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering/project management.
- Thorough understanding of project management and project execution strategies, including owner/engineer contracting strategies.
- Excellent interpersonal skills - both verbal and written.
- Motivated / self-starter.
- Innovative / creative / resourceful.
- Ability to challenge and influence decision-making to peers, contractors, and senior management.
- Ability to lead complex projects.
- Decision making.
- Cooperative - team player.
- Strong details-orientation.
- Results-oriented.
- Capacity to anticipate project issues.
- Ability to effectively navigate and work within a global and culturally diverse environment.
- Strong, competent negotiating skills.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Energy Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a energy in Kansas?
Most energy roles in Kansas require at minimum an associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, petroleum technology, or energy management. Electricians and contractors working on energy systems must hold a Kansas electrical contractor or journeyman license issued through the Kansas Department of Labor. Wind and field technicians typically complete a technical certificate program, while engineers pursue licensure through the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions.
Which companies hire energys in Kansas?
Companies currently hiring energys in Kansas include Kiewit Corporation, Stinson Leonard Street, and EDF, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Kansas's mix of investor-owned utilities, independent oil and gas producers, and wind energy developers means hiring is distributed across both urban offices and rural field sites throughout the state.
Which Kansas cities have the most energy jobs?
Lenexa, Wichita, and Overland Park have the most energy job openings in Kansas. Wichita leads because of its concentration of engineering firms and proximity to both oil country and wind corridor projects, while Topeka hosts utility headquarters and state regulatory offices, and Kansas City benefits from pipeline infrastructure, corporate energy offices, and regional grid operations on the Missouri border.
Are there remote energy jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're rare. Most energy roles in Kansas involve hands-on fieldwork, plant operations, or site inspections that require a physical presence. About 25% of energy openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to be concentrated in energy analysis, project management, regulatory compliance, and grid data roles rather than technical or field-based work.
How can I get hired as a energy in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a technical certificate or apprenticeship program in wind turbine technology, electrical work, or power plant operations offered at Kansas community colleges such as Flint Hills Technical College or Wichita Area Technical College. Evergy and other Kansas utilities periodically run entry-level operator and lineworker apprentice programs for candidates without prior utility experience. Starting in adjacent roles such as facilities maintenance, HVAC, or industrial inspection and earning a Kansas journeyman license or OSHA certification significantly improves candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to energy jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to energy jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings across utilities, oil and gas, wind, and pipeline sectors. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to whichever ones fit your goals.
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