Manager - Senior Manager Structural Engineering

Position Overview

Sunflower, a generation and transmission utility serving central and western Kansas, is seeking a Manager or Senior Manager Structural Engineering to lead its structural design engineering group. This role involves overseeing all transmission line design, analysis, and construction activities while directing project planning and execution to meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate strategic objectives. The position may be located in Wichita, KS, Great Bend, KS, Garden City, KS, or Hays, KS. Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and disabled persons.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Sunflower’s structural design engineering group.
• Provide expert guidance on transmission line design, analysis, and construction activities.
• Direct project planning and execution ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners while managing budgets and capital plans.
• Mentor engineering staff, support workforce planning, and contribute to strategic organizational leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Manager-level: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution (preferably in civil, structural, or electrical engineering) with ten years of practical utility and/or engineering consultant experience, including at least three years in progressive leadership roles.
• Senior Manager-level: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution (preferably in civil, structural, or electrical engineering) with twelve years of practical utility and/or engineering consultant experience, including at least five years in progressive leadership roles.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Benefits & Perks

• Work with an outstanding team of seasoned, knowledgeable, and goal-oriented engineers.
• Enjoy a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and a culture that emphasizes servant leadership and growth.
• Take advantage of Sunflower's benefits package including low health insurance premiums, a company-funded pension, and paid community-service leave.
• Contribute to the mission of providing reliable, affordable energy to Member-Owners.