Engineering Jobs in Kansas
Engineering jobs in Kansas are concentrated in aerospace, defense manufacturing, and energy infrastructure, with consistent demand across entry, mid-career, and senior levels. The busiest hiring markets are Wichita, Kansas City, and Overland Park, where employers like Spirit AeroSystems, Garmin, and Burns & McDonnell maintain large engineering workforces. The most in-demand specialties are mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, reflecting the state's deep ties to aviation manufacturing, commercial construction, and utilities. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Requisition ID: 181865
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking an Early Career Mechanical Engineer. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical 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 Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:
- Gas-fired generation
- Power delivery
- Environmental retrofits
- Renewables and new technology
- Water/wastewater
Location
This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design of mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for power plant, carbon capture facilities, or renewable energy systems including steam cycle systems, boiler feed and condensate, water treatment, fuel handling, hydraulic, heat transfer systems, conveying systems, and air and gas systems.
- Prepare design calculations and specifications for major power plant, carbon capture facilities, or renewable energy related equipment including, but not limited to, combustion turbines, steam turbines, boilers, condensers, cooling towers, and pumps.
- Prepare pipe stress model analysis for power generation, carbon capture or renewable energy
- Prepare mechanical engineering designs, including layout, design sketches, and conceptual design.
- Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements and company standards.
- Assist in the development of schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.
- Coordinate with other drafters, designers, and engineers assigned to the project or a task and review work progress and results.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year university
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred
- GPA above 3.0 preferred
- Proficient in basic computer programs including MS Word and Excel, web browsing and e-mail programs
Working Conditions
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 181865
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking an Early Career Mechanical Engineer. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical 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 Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:
- Gas-fired generation
- Power delivery
- Environmental retrofits
- Renewables and new technology
- Water/wastewater
Location
This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design of mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for power plant, carbon capture facilities, or renewable energy systems including steam cycle systems, boiler feed and condensate, water treatment, fuel handling, hydraulic, heat transfer systems, conveying systems, and air and gas systems.
- Prepare design calculations and specifications for major power plant, carbon capture facilities, or renewable energy related equipment including, but not limited to, combustion turbines, steam turbines, boilers, condensers, cooling towers, and pumps.
- Prepare pipe stress model analysis for power generation, carbon capture or renewable energy
- Prepare mechanical engineering designs, including layout, design sketches, and conceptual design.
- Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements and company standards.
- Assist in the development of schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.
- Coordinate with other drafters, designers, and engineers assigned to the project or a task and review work progress and results.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year university
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred
- GPA above 3.0 preferred
- Proficient in basic computer programs including MS Word and Excel, web browsing and e-mail programs
Working Conditions
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering jobs across Kansas.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions
- Bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program in a relevant discipline
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
- Proficiency with industry-standard design or analysis software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or MATLAB
- Experience with project documentation, technical specifications, and engineering calculations
- Ability to meet regulatory and safety compliance standards specific to aerospace, utilities, or civil infrastructure
Engineering Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering in Kansas?
To become a licensed Professional Engineer in Kansas, you must graduate from an ABET-accredited engineering program, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer-in-Training status, gain qualifying work experience under a licensed PE, and then pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. The Kansas State Board of Technical Professions oversees licensure and continuing education requirements for all PEs practicing in the state.
Which companies hire engineerings in Kansas?
Employers hiring engineerings in Kansas right now include Kiewit Corporation, Black & Veatch, and SPX Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Kansas's aerospace manufacturing base centered in Wichita and its growing technology corridor along the I-435 corridor in the Kansas City metro create consistent demand across multiple engineering disciplines.
Which Kansas cities have the most engineering jobs?
Overland Park, Lenexa, and Kansas have the most engineering openings in Kansas. Wichita drives the largest share through its aerospace and defense manufacturing cluster, while the Kansas City metro and Overland Park attract engineering talent through corporate headquarters, infrastructure firms, and technology companies that have expanded operations there over the past decade.
Are there remote engineering jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields. About 67% of engineering openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of much of the state's aerospace, construction, and utility work. The roles most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are in software-adjacent engineering, systems engineering, and project coordination functions.
How can I get hired as a engineering in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is pursuing a co-op or new-graduate program at one of Kansas's major aerospace or infrastructure employers. Spirit AeroSystems and Garmin both operate structured new-graduate hiring programs in Wichita and Olathe. Entry-level roles like engineering technician, CAD designer, or field inspector are common stepping stones, and earning your EIT certification through the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions gives candidates a measurable edge over applicants without it.
Where can I find and apply to engineering jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to engineering jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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