Energy H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Kansas
Kansas has a concentrated energy sector anchored by oil and gas production in the Hugoton Natural Gas Area, wind energy development across the High Plains, and utilities like Evergy and Westar Energy headquartered in Topeka and Wichita. Companies in these sectors have sponsored H-1B visa workers for engineering, environmental, and technical roles, making Kansas a viable target for international energy professionals.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 182934
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: TIC Power District
Department: Project Controls
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for managing and leading the analytics plus insights for data driven decision making which is provided to project management teams. Duties include collaborating with engineering manager, project manager and clients throughout the life cycle of their projects; ensuring Kiewit’s internal project control software (InEight), P6 and auto reporting are set up correctly and maintained; weekly review of automated reporting to ensure accurate data; review of automated monthly reporting; and providing insights to enhance Kiewit’s tools and reporting.
District Overview
TIC - The Industrial Company is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation. TIC Power brings a wealth of experience across multiple contracting models. Throughout North America, we offer integrated EPC solutions for various markets including building and upgrading transmission and distribution, offshore wind, solar, hydrogen, energy storage, geothermal, natural gas generation, commercial nuclear and carbon management technologies.
Location
This position will be based out of our Lenexa, KS office with travel required or at one of our project sites throughout the U.S., including Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida and Virginia.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with operations management to build relationships and establish effective controls
- Perform analysis of auto reporting to pinpoint areas of improvement and make data-driven recommendations
- Articulate and summarize information and results to management
- Accountable for budgeted, actual and forecasted take-off quantities, manhours and dollars
- Accountable for the preparation and completion of internal audits
- Provide leadership and coaching to the project controls team
- Represent Kiewit Project Controls in internal and external meetings – trainings, presentations to engineering partners, overviews to potential clients, etc.
- Coordination with Estimating and Business Management to support transition from proposal to execution
- Show understanding of P6 and have the ability to become a super-user of Kiewit’s project controls software (InEight)
- Identify and understand key components in project contracts that impact project controls processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the business consulting, engineering, or construction industry
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive
- Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities and experience speaking in public, to groups, or via electronic media
- Ability to think strategically while identifying problems and developing creative solutions
- Candidates must also be able and willing to travel for business needs.
Working Conditions
This job is performed in either a project site or office setting.
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: 182934
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: TIC Power District
Department: Project Controls
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for managing and leading the analytics plus insights for data driven decision making which is provided to project management teams. Duties include collaborating with engineering manager, project manager and clients throughout the life cycle of their projects; ensuring Kiewit’s internal project control software (InEight), P6 and auto reporting are set up correctly and maintained; weekly review of automated reporting to ensure accurate data; review of automated monthly reporting; and providing insights to enhance Kiewit’s tools and reporting.
District Overview
TIC - The Industrial Company is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation. TIC Power brings a wealth of experience across multiple contracting models. Throughout North America, we offer integrated EPC solutions for various markets including building and upgrading transmission and distribution, offshore wind, solar, hydrogen, energy storage, geothermal, natural gas generation, commercial nuclear and carbon management technologies.
Location
This position will be based out of our Lenexa, KS office with travel required or at one of our project sites throughout the U.S., including Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida and Virginia.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with operations management to build relationships and establish effective controls
- Perform analysis of auto reporting to pinpoint areas of improvement and make data-driven recommendations
- Articulate and summarize information and results to management
- Accountable for budgeted, actual and forecasted take-off quantities, manhours and dollars
- Accountable for the preparation and completion of internal audits
- Provide leadership and coaching to the project controls team
- Represent Kiewit Project Controls in internal and external meetings – trainings, presentations to engineering partners, overviews to potential clients, etc.
- Coordination with Estimating and Business Management to support transition from proposal to execution
- Show understanding of P6 and have the ability to become a super-user of Kiewit’s project controls software (InEight)
- Identify and understand key components in project contracts that impact project controls processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the business consulting, engineering, or construction industry
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive
- Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities and experience speaking in public, to groups, or via electronic media
- Ability to think strategically while identifying problems and developing creative solutions
- Candidates must also be able and willing to travel for business needs.
Working Conditions
This job is performed in either a project site or office setting.
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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Search Energy Jobs in KansasEnergy H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which energy companies in Kansas sponsor H-1B visas?
Evergy, the largest electric utility in Kansas, has a history of H-1B visa filings for engineering and technical positions. Oil and gas operators active in the Hugoton basin, along with wind energy developers building capacity across southwest Kansas, have also filed H-1B petitions. Midstream and pipeline companies with Kansas operations round out the pool of potential sponsors in the energy sector.
Which cities in Kansas have the most energy H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Wichita and Topeka are the primary hubs, with Evergy's corporate operations concentrated there. Liberal and Hugoton in southwest Kansas see activity tied to natural gas extraction and processing. Dodge City and Garden City have emerged as focal points for wind energy development, where project engineering and operations roles have attracted sponsored workers in recent years.
What types of energy roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Kansas?
Roles that qualify generally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical discipline. Petroleum engineers, electrical engineers, power systems engineers, environmental scientists, and GIS analysts working on transmission or renewable projects are among the positions Kansas energy employers have sponsored. General field technician or equipment operator roles typically do not meet the specialty occupation standard required for H-1B approval.
How do I find energy H-1B sponsorship jobs in Kansas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters energy jobs in Kansas by H-1B sponsorship history, saving you from manually researching which employers have filed petitions. You can browse verified energy roles across utilities, oil and gas, and renewables in Kansas, and filter by visa type to focus your applications on employers who have demonstrated willingness to sponsor.
Are there any state-specific or industry-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in energy roles in Kansas?
Kansas energy employers, particularly in utilities and wind development, often require site-specific work that may span multiple locations across the state. If your role involves work at multiple worksites, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application covering each location. Additionally, some southwest Kansas energy projects are in rural areas where fewer employers operate, which can limit your options if a sponsorship situation changes and you need to transfer.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B energy jobs in Kansas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.