Engineering Technician Jobs in Kansas
Engineering Technician jobs in Kansas draw steady demand from the state's aerospace, defense manufacturing, and energy sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level to senior technician. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Wichita, the Kansas City metro, and Topeka, where major employers like Spirit AeroSystems, Evergy, and Garmin maintain long-term technical workforces. The most consistently sought specialties are electrical systems testing, mechanical inspection, and industrial instrumentation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
- Engineering Technician Specialist
- 1 Position opened until filled
Agency Information:
The Adjutant General's Department
Military
Civil Engineering
190th Air Refueling Wing
Topeka, Ks
About the Position
Who can apply: Those who meet the criteria
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday
Eligible to Receive Benefits: YES
Veterans' Preference Eligible: YES
Compensation: $ 29.75 per hour.
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL ABILITIES FOR ALL JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
1. Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
2. Ability to follow written and verbal directions and to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
3. Ability to read, write & communicate in English and understand basic math.
4. Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes, and apply procedures using good judgment.
5. Ability to work independently or part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others.
6. Ability to work with supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and/or action/discipline.
Cartography/Mapping: Manages the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program
and maintains the Common Installation Picture and geo-based products. Developments
mapping projects on demand from civil engineering staff. Limited mapping projects may
be completed for outside agencies, such projects on an as needed basis will be under the
guidance of the direct supervisor. This requires good organizational skills, the ability to
write in a clear, concise understandable format, the ability to work independently with
limited over site by the supervisor and the ability to finish projects in a timely manner.
Upon completion each project will be reviewed by the direct Facility Master Planner and
the requestor to ensure quality and accuracy. Creates GIS data layers and databases.
This includes the creation and maintenance of metadata in the FGDC and GeoBase
format for each data layer created. Utilization of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for
projects requiring site survey inputs. Access and maintenance of existing GIS data layers
and databases within the Civil Engineer Section, and discovery of other digital data
sources that can be used to enhance the agencies’ geographical information system
Site Planning/Drafting. Prepares and/or reviews difficult tracings; performs detailed
inking and plotting duties; making required computations in a variety of plans, maps,
graphs, charts, and related material; computer material and other volume quantities.
details final plans for preliminary sketches and interpretation notes from survey crews. Uses
computer software and hardware which may include CAD, creative line drawing, or a
symmetric drawing from library or symbols. Reviews of information to ascertain correct legal
description and ownership records for real property rights.
Inspection/Quality Assurance: Performs technical review and inspection of projects to
determine project progress, compliance with plans and specifications, field checks and
field measurements on completed construction. Work is reviewed for accuracy on an
intermittent basis by staff engineers.
Meeting/Consulting: Consults/meets/interacts with requestors of GIS and engineering
drawing products under the guidance of the direct supervisor on an as needed basis.
This requires excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with all levels of administrators, peers, and users
of the various programs.
Project Design/Management: Performs project design and management functions.
Consults with customers, verifies and obtains field data, prepares design options for
approval by the staff engineers. Creates final drawings and specifications for design
options selected. Use means and other estimating tools to create an independent
government cost estimate. Under general supervision of staff engineers may provide day
today management on select projects to include project progress meetings, inspection of
work being invoiced, coordinating with on-base agencies for contractor access and other
related issues.
Other Related: Performs other related duties as assigned or needed. This includes, but
not limited to, keeping abreast of advancements in the field and analyzing that technology
related to surveying, mapping, drafting and GIS. Supports Civil Engineering operations
with digging permit drawings, facility drawings, base maps and plans. Trains squadron
Engineer Assistants in the use of drafting/GIS tools and can expect to provide classes
during one to two Unit Training Assemblies (UTA’s/drill weekends) annually
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma
Licensing & Certification:
- Knowledge of basic engineering principles. Skill in ESRI, ArcGIS software and AutoCAD.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years of education and/or experience in engineering, engineering technology or architecture programs, including or supplemented by skill in
- ESRI, ArcGIS, AutoCAD or similar software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering technical support. Education may be substituted for experience for experience dependent on the type of undergraduate or graduate degree.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- Incumbents must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance and an unescorted line badge. Normal color vision IAW AFR 160-43 or Its replacement is mandatory. Must be able to work at heights up to 70 feet, lift objects weighing 50 pounds and work in strenuous positions periodically work in extreme weather conditions. Incumbent is subject to call back during non-duty hours.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Angelina Farias
Email: angelina.farias@ks.gov
Phone: 785-646-2263
Mailing Address:
2022 Minuteman Rd
Topeka, Ks 66619
Job Application Process
First Sign in or register as a New User.
Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit when it is complete.
Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
- Tax Clearance
- Current Resume
- College Transcripts
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a state job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.
If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
- Engineering Technician Specialist
- 1 Position opened until filled
Agency Information:
The Adjutant General's Department
Military
Civil Engineering
190th Air Refueling Wing
Topeka, Ks
About the Position
Who can apply: Those who meet the criteria
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday
Eligible to Receive Benefits: YES
Veterans' Preference Eligible: YES
Compensation: $ 29.75 per hour.
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL ABILITIES FOR ALL JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
1. Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
2. Ability to follow written and verbal directions and to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
3. Ability to read, write & communicate in English and understand basic math.
4. Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes, and apply procedures using good judgment.
5. Ability to work independently or part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others.
6. Ability to work with supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and/or action/discipline.
Cartography/Mapping: Manages the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program
and maintains the Common Installation Picture and geo-based products. Developments
mapping projects on demand from civil engineering staff. Limited mapping projects may
be completed for outside agencies, such projects on an as needed basis will be under the
guidance of the direct supervisor. This requires good organizational skills, the ability to
write in a clear, concise understandable format, the ability to work independently with
limited over site by the supervisor and the ability to finish projects in a timely manner.
Upon completion each project will be reviewed by the direct Facility Master Planner and
the requestor to ensure quality and accuracy. Creates GIS data layers and databases.
This includes the creation and maintenance of metadata in the FGDC and GeoBase
format for each data layer created. Utilization of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for
projects requiring site survey inputs. Access and maintenance of existing GIS data layers
and databases within the Civil Engineer Section, and discovery of other digital data
sources that can be used to enhance the agencies’ geographical information system
Site Planning/Drafting. Prepares and/or reviews difficult tracings; performs detailed
inking and plotting duties; making required computations in a variety of plans, maps,
graphs, charts, and related material; computer material and other volume quantities.
details final plans for preliminary sketches and interpretation notes from survey crews. Uses
computer software and hardware which may include CAD, creative line drawing, or a
symmetric drawing from library or symbols. Reviews of information to ascertain correct legal
description and ownership records for real property rights.
Inspection/Quality Assurance: Performs technical review and inspection of projects to
determine project progress, compliance with plans and specifications, field checks and
field measurements on completed construction. Work is reviewed for accuracy on an
intermittent basis by staff engineers.
Meeting/Consulting: Consults/meets/interacts with requestors of GIS and engineering
drawing products under the guidance of the direct supervisor on an as needed basis.
This requires excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with all levels of administrators, peers, and users
of the various programs.
Project Design/Management: Performs project design and management functions.
Consults with customers, verifies and obtains field data, prepares design options for
approval by the staff engineers. Creates final drawings and specifications for design
options selected. Use means and other estimating tools to create an independent
government cost estimate. Under general supervision of staff engineers may provide day
today management on select projects to include project progress meetings, inspection of
work being invoiced, coordinating with on-base agencies for contractor access and other
related issues.
Other Related: Performs other related duties as assigned or needed. This includes, but
not limited to, keeping abreast of advancements in the field and analyzing that technology
related to surveying, mapping, drafting and GIS. Supports Civil Engineering operations
with digging permit drawings, facility drawings, base maps and plans. Trains squadron
Engineer Assistants in the use of drafting/GIS tools and can expect to provide classes
during one to two Unit Training Assemblies (UTA’s/drill weekends) annually
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma
Licensing & Certification:
- Knowledge of basic engineering principles. Skill in ESRI, ArcGIS software and AutoCAD.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years of education and/or experience in engineering, engineering technology or architecture programs, including or supplemented by skill in
- ESRI, ArcGIS, AutoCAD or similar software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering technical support. Education may be substituted for experience for experience dependent on the type of undergraduate or graduate degree.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- Incumbents must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance and an unescorted line badge. Normal color vision IAW AFR 160-43 or Its replacement is mandatory. Must be able to work at heights up to 70 feet, lift objects weighing 50 pounds and work in strenuous positions periodically work in extreme weather conditions. Incumbent is subject to call back during non-duty hours.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Angelina Farias
Email: angelina.farias@ks.gov
Phone: 785-646-2263
Mailing Address:
2022 Minuteman Rd
Topeka, Ks 66619
Job Application Process
First Sign in or register as a New User.
Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit when it is complete.
Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
- Tax Clearance
- Current Resume
- College Transcripts
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a state job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.
If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
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Where Kansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Engineering Technician Job Market in Kansas
A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Black & Veatch18
- GAS GLOBAL SERVICES7
- Wet Coast Logistics5
- Panasonic2
- State of Kansas2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering technician jobs across Kansas.
- Associate degree in engineering technology or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience with technical drawings, schematics, or CAD software
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools, calibration equipment, or test instruments
- Familiarity with quality control standards such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
- Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications and technical documentation
- Strong mechanical or electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing or field environment
Engineering Technician Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering technician in Kansas?
Most Kansas employers require at minimum an associate degree in engineering technology from an accredited program, which institutions like Wichita State University's Tech campus and Kansas City Kansas Community College offer. Engineering technicians in Kansas do not hold a state-issued license in most specialties, but certifications such as the NICET credential for systems technicians or ETA International certifications for electronics strengthen candidacy and are recognized by aerospace and utility employers across the state.
Which companies hire engineering technicians in Kansas?
Employers hiring engineering technicians in Kansas right now include Black & Veatch, GAS GLOBAL SERVICES, and Wet Coast Logistics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kansas's aerospace manufacturing corridor in and around Wichita makes the state one of the more active markets for technical support roles in aircraft assembly, avionics testing, and systems integration.
Which Kansas cities have the most engineering technician jobs?
Overland Park, Topeka, and De Soto account for the largest share of engineering technician openings in Kansas. Wichita leads because of its deep aerospace and defense manufacturing base anchored by companies like Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation, while the Kansas City metro pulls demand from energy, telecommunications, and light manufacturing employers, and Topeka draws openings through state government facilities and utility infrastructure projects.
Are there remote engineering technician jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're rare. Engineering technician work is largely hands-on and tied to physical equipment, production lines, or field sites, which limits remote options. About 50% of engineering technician openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve data analysis, technical documentation review, or CAD drafting rather than direct equipment work.
How can I get hired as a engineering technician in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an associate degree in engineering technology and applying directly to co-op or internship programs that Kansas aerospace employers run alongside Wichita State University and local community colleges. Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation both recruit early-career technicians through structured programs. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as production assembler, quality inspector, or maintenance mechanic can make a lateral move, and earning a NICET Level I or ETA associate certification before applying meaningfully improves competitiveness for entry openings.
Where can I find and apply to engineering technician jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to engineering technician jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly through each listing.
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