Manager - Senior Manager Structural Engineering

Sunflower, a generation and transmission utility serving central and western Kansas, is currently accepting applications for a Manager or Senior Manager Structural Engineering. This position can be located in our Wichita, KS, Great Bend, KS, Garden City, KS, or Hays, KS offices. The successful candidate will lead and oversee Sunflower’s structural design engineering group, providing expert guidance on all transmission line design, analysis, and construction activities.

This role directs project planning and execution, ensuring engineering outcomes meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate strategic objectives. This manager will collaborate with internal departments and external partners, manage budgets and capital plans, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and with strong quality control. Additionally, this position mentors engineering staff, supports workforce planning, and contributes to organizational leadership to advance Sunflower’s long‑term transmission system goals.

• Work with an outstanding team of seasoned, knowledgeable and goal‑oriented engineers.
• Enjoy our welcoming, friendly atmosphere and culture that emphasizes servant leadership and growth.
• Take advantage of Sunflower’s benefits package.
• Help us achieve our mission by providing reliable, affordable energy to our Member‑Owners.

• Manager‑level:
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution, preferably in civil, structural or electrical engineering, and ten years practical utility and/or utility engineering consultant experience. At least three years of experience must have been in progressive leadership roles within an engineering environment.
• Senior Manager‑level:
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution, preferably in civil, structural or electrical engineering, and twelve years practical utility and/or utility engineering consultant experience. At least five years of experience must have been in progressive leadership roles within an engineering environment.
• Professional Engineer license.

Refer to each Responsibility Outline for a complete list of qualifications:

Manager Structural Engineering

Senior Manager Structural Engineering

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and disabled persons.