Transportation F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Kansas
Transportation F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Kansas are concentrated around Wichita's freight and aviation logistics sector and Kansas City's major intermodal corridors. Employers like BNSF Railway, YRC Worldwide, and Cerner-adjacent logistics firms have filed LCAs for STEM-eligible roles in supply chain analysis, transportation engineering, and operations research.
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Requisition ID: 179911
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Field/Office Engineer, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make a difference in our construction operations. We depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right.
District Overview
The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including industrial manufacturing, power, and oil, gas, chemical, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects. We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction. If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.
Location
This position will be based at one of our project sites across the U.S. (possible initial assignment locations include Abilene, TX; El Paso, TX; or Homer City, PA), with an office rotation at one of the area offices in Lenexa, KS, Denver, CO or Bloomington, MN. Field/Office Engineers typically complete an estimating rotation in the office between field assignments. Candidates must be open to relocating as needed. One of the many things that makes our 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's adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
- Field Operations: Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, prepare work plans and work packages, order and schedule material deliveries
- Office Engineering: Perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change orders reviewed by the Project Manager, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
- Estimating: Review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field; Associate's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering also considered
- Ability to travel and relocate as needed
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
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.
Base Compensation
$88,000/yr - $94,380/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 03/02/2026 - 06/30/2026
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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Search Transportation Jobs in KansasTransportation Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which transportation companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Kansas?
Kansas transportation employers with documented STEM OPT sponsorship history include BNSF Railway (operations and logistics analytics roles in Kansas City), YRC Worldwide (now Estes Freight, headquartered in Overland Park), and Koch Industries' subsidiary logistics operations in Wichita. Smaller third-party logistics firms along the I-70 and I-35 corridors have also filed Labor Condition Applications for supply chain engineering and data analytics positions qualifying under STEM-designated SOC codes.
Which cities in Kansas have the most transportation F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Kansas City (Kansas side) and Overland Park account for the largest share of transportation STEM OPT sponsorship activity, driven by proximity to major freight hubs and logistics company headquarters. Wichita follows as the state's second-largest market, with aviation-adjacent logistics and supply chain roles. Lawrence and Topeka have a smaller but active presence tied to state government transportation projects and regional distribution networks.
What types of transportation roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that most consistently qualify under STEM-designated SOC codes in transportation include transportation engineers, supply chain analysts, logistics operations researchers, GIS transportation specialists, and data scientists working on fleet optimization or route modeling. Positions requiring a bachelor's or advanced degree in industrial engineering, computer science, operations research, or a related STEM field align with USCIS and ICE STEM OPT extension eligibility requirements. General freight dispatching or driver coordination roles typically do not qualify.
How do I find transportation F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Kansas?
Migrate Mate filters transportation jobs in Kansas specifically by verified F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history, using DOL Labor Condition Application data to surface employers who have filed for STEM-eligible roles in the state. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies with no documented sponsorship activity. You can filter by city, role type, and SOC code to identify positions in supply chain engineering, transportation analytics, and logistics operations across Wichita, Overland Park, and the Kansas City metro.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Kansas transportation?
Kansas does not impose additional state-level work authorization requirements beyond federal STEM OPT rules, but transportation employers in the state frequently operate under federal contractor status, which triggers E-Verify enrollment requirements. E-Verify participation is actually required for STEM OPT employers under ICE regulations, so most qualifying Kansas transportation companies are already enrolled. The state's central location and heavy freight infrastructure mean many roles involve interstate commerce, which can affect job duty descriptions relevant to STEM OPT eligibility determinations.