Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Kansas
Engineering Senior Manager jobs in Kansas concentrate in aerospace and defense manufacturing, energy infrastructure, and advanced industrial systems, with the most active hiring in Wichita, Kansas City, and Overland Park. Companies like Spirit AeroSystems, Evergy, and Garmin maintain deep engineering leadership pipelines in the state. Demand is strongest for managers with backgrounds in systems engineering, manufacturing process improvement, and project execution across regulated industries. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.
Req Id : 117288
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity
The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Senior Engineering Technician applies advanced technical expertise to address complex design challenges, and contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions. This role will be responsible to lead design teams in the development of site drainage, grading, and utility plans using Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation.
This role will be within the Black & Veatch Energy and Process Industries (E&PI) group, supporting client needs related to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. Advanced Civil 3D experience is required with use of proposed grading surfaces and plan development.
The Team
Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- Provides consultation, training, and oversight to other engineering technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project standards
- 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
- May contribute to continuous improvement of design guides, standards, and processes
- May participate and lead process improvement and change management activities
- Manages drawing control and maintains historical project records
- Applies engineering principles and established design practices to complex designs
- Exercises sound judgment in interpreting inputs and making deliverable-related decisions
- Handles complex technical assignments and provides guidance to other professionals
- Performs design calculations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, and documentation
- May review deliverables produced by others for quality and accuracy
- May coordinate presentations, production design, and use of electronic design tools
- May monitor production to ensure consistency, budget, and schedule
- May program control systems or support plant start-up activities within area of expertise
- Coordinates with other design groups to exchange information for design development
- May support field activities as required
- Communicates project design requirements, progress, and schedules
- Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances. Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns. Assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities
- Identifies and supports training and development needs for supervised personnel
- Recognized for expertise in one or more areas. May be assigned special assignments depending on technical expertise. Assignments may involve solving a particular design problem or participating in a design team focused on completing an assigned project task
- Makes presentations and conducts training classes within a specialized area of expertise.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology required.
- Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
- Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience.
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Salary Plan
Job Grade
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
Nearest Major Market: Olathe
Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
Job Segment: Construction, Drafting, Electrical Engineering, Engineer, CAD, Engineering
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.
Req Id : 117288
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity
The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Senior Engineering Technician applies advanced technical expertise to address complex design challenges, and contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions. This role will be responsible to lead design teams in the development of site drainage, grading, and utility plans using Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation.
This role will be within the Black & Veatch Energy and Process Industries (E&PI) group, supporting client needs related to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. Advanced Civil 3D experience is required with use of proposed grading surfaces and plan development.
The Team
Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- Provides consultation, training, and oversight to other engineering technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project standards
- 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
- May contribute to continuous improvement of design guides, standards, and processes
- May participate and lead process improvement and change management activities
- Manages drawing control and maintains historical project records
- Applies engineering principles and established design practices to complex designs
- Exercises sound judgment in interpreting inputs and making deliverable-related decisions
- Handles complex technical assignments and provides guidance to other professionals
- Performs design calculations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, and documentation
- May review deliverables produced by others for quality and accuracy
- May coordinate presentations, production design, and use of electronic design tools
- May monitor production to ensure consistency, budget, and schedule
- May program control systems or support plant start-up activities within area of expertise
- Coordinates with other design groups to exchange information for design development
- May support field activities as required
- Communicates project design requirements, progress, and schedules
- Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances. Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns. Assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities
- Identifies and supports training and development needs for supervised personnel
- Recognized for expertise in one or more areas. May be assigned special assignments depending on technical expertise. Assignments may involve solving a particular design problem or participating in a design team focused on completing an assigned project task
- Makes presentations and conducts training classes within a specialized area of expertise.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology required.
- Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
- Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience.
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Salary Plan
Job Grade
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
Nearest Major Market: Olathe
Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
Job Segment: Construction, Drafting, Electrical Engineering, Engineer, CAD, Engineering
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Where Kansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Engineering Senior Manager Job Market in Kansas
A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Black & Veatch10
- Kiewit Corporation6
- Garmin3
- Bombardier3
- T-Mobile1
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering senior manager jobs across Kansas.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program required by most Kansas employers
- Seven or more years of engineering experience with at least three in a leadership or supervisory role
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional engineering teams and deliver projects on schedule
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in Kansas preferred for infrastructure and utility roles
- Experience with program management frameworks such as earned value management or stage-gate processes
- Strong working knowledge of applicable industry standards including AS9100, ISO 9001, or NERC CIP
Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering senior manager in Kansas?
Most engineering senior manager roles in Kansas require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution, followed by years of progressive technical and team leadership experience. Employers in aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors often favor candidates who hold or are pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions. Earning a PE credential strengthens candidacy for roles in regulated industries and public-sector work.
Which companies hire engineering senior managers in Kansas?
Kansas engineering senior manager roles are posted by Black & Veatch, Kiewit Corporation, and Garmin and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Kansas's aerospace manufacturing base in Wichita and the concentration of technology and energy employers in the Kansas City metro make the state one of the more active markets for senior engineering leadership talent.
Which Kansas cities have the most engineering senior manager jobs?
Overland Park, Lenexa, and Wichita account for the largest share of engineering senior manager openings in Kansas. Wichita drives demand through its aerospace and defense manufacturing cluster, while Kansas City and Overland Park draw on a broader base of energy, technology, and corporate engineering headquarters that consistently seek senior-level leadership.
Are there remote engineering senior manager jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields, since many engineering senior manager roles involve direct oversight of facilities, production lines, or field teams that require on-site presence. About 78% of engineering senior manager openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the remote share concentrated in program oversight, systems engineering, and enterprise-level technical strategy roles.
How can I get hired as a engineering senior manager in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is building a foundation through individual contributor engineering roles and moving into project lead or engineering lead positions at large Kansas employers such as Spirit AeroSystems, Evergy, or the Kansas City area's defense contractors, which regularly promote from within. Earning a Professional Engineer license through the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions signals readiness for greater responsibility and distinguishes candidates competing for first-time leadership openings in aerospace, utility, and infrastructure organizations.
Where can I find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience, background, and target location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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