Industrial Design Engineer Jobs in Kansas
Industrial Design Engineer jobs in Kansas are concentrated in manufacturing, aviation and aerospace components, and consumer products, with steady demand at levels from early-career to senior design lead. Wichita, Kansas City, and Overland Park are the primary hiring centers, where established employers such as Spirit AeroSystems, Cessna parent Textus Aviation, and Garmin maintain significant engineering workforces. Expertise in CAD modeling, human factors design, and manufacturing-ready prototyping are the most in-demand specialties across Kansas listings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Requisition ID: 182460
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit’s Industrial division is seeking a highly driven Engineering Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts across complex industrial projects. This role is central to ensuring technical excellence, disciplined execution, and seamless coordination between engineering, construction, and project leadership teams. You will guide engineering deliverables from concept through commissioning, ensuring alignment with project objectives, client expectations, and Kiewit’s rigorous standards for safety, quality, and performance.
District Overview
Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Advanced Technologies (Data Centers, Semiconductors, EV Battery), Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Bioprocessing and Chemical processing, Water, and Wastewater treatment.
Location
We prefer the role to be located in our Lenexa Kansas (Kansas City), Forworth Texas, Lone Tree Colorado offices. Remote locations may be considered that are near other Kiewit major offices but with 50% travel to Lenexa Kansas required, for more Senior level candidates with 12+ years of Engineering PM experience in one or more of our specific industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all multi-disciplined engineering activities for assigned industrial projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and to Kiewit quality standards from design into construction administration.
- Coordinate cross‑functional engineering disciplines, construction teams, and external partners to maintain alignment and resolve technical challenges.
- Oversee development, review, and approval of engineering documents, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
- Drive early project planning, design development, and constructability reviews to optimize cost, schedule, and execution strategy.
- Manage engineering budgets, forecasts, progress tracking, and change management processes.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders, including our Construction project manager/team, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution.
- Champion Kiewit’s commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement across all engineering activities.
- Support proposal development, estimating, and project pursuit efforts with engineering expertise and strategic input.
Qualifications
#LI-KS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or related discipline) is required.
- 5+ years of engineering design experience for D/B, Progressive D/B or EPC projects within the industrial market such as Industrial Power, Data Centers, Water/Wastewater, Mission Critical Facilities, Mining and Metals, or other similar heavy industrial facilities and at least 2 years of experience leading industrial projects.
- Must have demonstrated experience managing engineering teams and design deliverables (conceptual design through construction administration) on large, complex projects within the industrial market.
- Must have demonstrated experience with D/B, Progressive D/B, or EPC project execution, design development, and construction integration.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Why Kiewit Industrial
Kiewit offers the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and rewarding industrial projects in North America. Our Engineering Project Managers play a pivotal role in shaping project outcomes, driving innovation, and delivering world‑class results. If you’re motivated by technical leadership, cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and building projects that make an impact, this role is a strong fit. #LI-JB1
- 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.
Base Compensation: $152,000/yr - $160,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 09/24/2026 - 12/29/2025
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: 182460
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit’s Industrial division is seeking a highly driven Engineering Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts across complex industrial projects. This role is central to ensuring technical excellence, disciplined execution, and seamless coordination between engineering, construction, and project leadership teams. You will guide engineering deliverables from concept through commissioning, ensuring alignment with project objectives, client expectations, and Kiewit’s rigorous standards for safety, quality, and performance.
District Overview
Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Advanced Technologies (Data Centers, Semiconductors, EV Battery), Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Bioprocessing and Chemical processing, Water, and Wastewater treatment.
Location
We prefer the role to be located in our Lenexa Kansas (Kansas City), Forworth Texas, Lone Tree Colorado offices. Remote locations may be considered that are near other Kiewit major offices but with 50% travel to Lenexa Kansas required, for more Senior level candidates with 12+ years of Engineering PM experience in one or more of our specific industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all multi-disciplined engineering activities for assigned industrial projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and to Kiewit quality standards from design into construction administration.
- Coordinate cross‑functional engineering disciplines, construction teams, and external partners to maintain alignment and resolve technical challenges.
- Oversee development, review, and approval of engineering documents, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
- Drive early project planning, design development, and constructability reviews to optimize cost, schedule, and execution strategy.
- Manage engineering budgets, forecasts, progress tracking, and change management processes.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders, including our Construction project manager/team, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution.
- Champion Kiewit’s commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement across all engineering activities.
- Support proposal development, estimating, and project pursuit efforts with engineering expertise and strategic input.
Qualifications
#LI-KS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or related discipline) is required.
- 5+ years of engineering design experience for D/B, Progressive D/B or EPC projects within the industrial market such as Industrial Power, Data Centers, Water/Wastewater, Mission Critical Facilities, Mining and Metals, or other similar heavy industrial facilities and at least 2 years of experience leading industrial projects.
- Must have demonstrated experience managing engineering teams and design deliverables (conceptual design through construction administration) on large, complex projects within the industrial market.
- Must have demonstrated experience with D/B, Progressive D/B, or EPC project execution, design development, and construction integration.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Why Kiewit Industrial
Kiewit offers the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and rewarding industrial projects in North America. Our Engineering Project Managers play a pivotal role in shaping project outcomes, driving innovation, and delivering world‑class results. If you’re motivated by technical leadership, cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and building projects that make an impact, this role is a strong fit. #LI-JB1
- 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.
Base Compensation: $152,000/yr - $160,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 09/24/2026 - 12/29/2025
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 industrial design engineer jobs across Kansas.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial design, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo for 3D modeling and drafting
- Experience developing concepts from ideation through production-ready specifications
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes including injection molding, sheet metal, and composites
- Strong portfolio demonstrating applied industrial design work across product lifecycle stages
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and marketing teams
Industrial Design Engineer Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a industrial design engineer in Kansas?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in industrial design, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited program. Kansas does not require a state-issued license specifically for industrial design engineers, though engineers signing off on structural or safety-critical work may pursue Professional Engineer licensure through the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions. Building a strong portfolio of product development work and gaining experience with CAD tools are the credentials Kansas employers weight most heavily.
How much do industrial design engineers make in Kansas?
Industrial design engineers in Kansas earn a median of about $99,830 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $66,810 for the lowest 10% to over $152,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire industrial design engineers in Kansas?
Employers hiring industrial design engineers in Kansas right now include Kiewit Corporation and Textron Aviation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Kansas's aerospace manufacturing base, anchored in Wichita, means a notable share of these openings are tied to aircraft interiors, cockpit components, and airframe systems design.
Which Kansas cities have the most industrial design engineer jobs?
Lenexa and Wichita have the most industrial design engineer openings in Kansas. Wichita dominates because of its deep aerospace and defense manufacturing ecosystem, while Kansas City and Overland Park draw openings from consumer products companies, technology hardware firms, and diversified manufacturers that maintain design and engineering centers in the metro.
Are there remote industrial design engineer jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're rare. Industrial design engineering is inherently hands-on, involving physical prototypes, lab testing, and close coordination with manufacturing floors, so most roles require on-site presence for a significant portion of work. About 0% of industrial design engineer openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and the remote-eligible portions are typically research, CAD drafting, and early-stage concept development rather than prototyping or production support.
How can I get hired as a industrial design engineer in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for junior design engineer or product development associate roles at Wichita-area aerospace manufacturers and Kansas City-based consumer goods companies, which regularly hire new graduates. Building a portfolio with school projects, freelance work, or open-source product development is the single biggest edge. Kansas State University and the University of Kansas both have engineering programs with industry co-op and internship pipelines into Kansas employers, and internship-to-hire conversions are common at larger manufacturers. Adjacent roles in manufacturing engineering or quality engineering can also serve as a lateral starting point.
Where can I find and apply to industrial design engineer jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to industrial design engineer jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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