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Senior Engineer, Transportation Design Project Manager, Kansas

Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc.
Ellsworth, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

Do you find satisfaction in having a direct impact on improving the safety and quality of life for motorists in Kansas? This is your invitation to join a transportation team who is highly sought after by our clients! Kirkham Michael is an employee-owned company who cares about providing exemplary benefits and a good quality of life for our team members. Our tagline of “Your Success Is Our Passion” applies to both our clients and our team members.

Kirkham Michael is seeking a Transportation Design Project Manager for design of state and local roadway improvement projects. This person will be responsible for determining project scope and fees while generating funding applications and developing client agreements. They will determine project design criteria, project schedule, budgets, client interaction, staff assignments, mentoring less experienced engineers and designers, and quality assurance reviews of construction plans and opinions of probable cost.

This is a full-time position for the Ellsworth, Salina, Cheney, or Garden City, Kansas office working under the direction of our Transportation Design Manager. Kirkham Michael provides excellent health insurance including dental and vision, 401k match, generous paid leave, a fun work environment, and company stock through our ESOP. Your performance directly impacts your compensation!

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Develop scope and fee for prospective roadway improvement projects.
  • Responsible for client services and marketing.
  • Coordinate and mentor certain staff necessary to complete assignments.
  • Perform quality control review of project designs and plan sheets.

Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Civil Engineer, licensed in or capable of obtaining licensure in Kansas
  • 5-10 years of transportation design experience; experience in project management desired
  • High level of creativity, enthusiasm, and self-motivation
  • Understanding of state and federal roadway design criteria.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Motivated for professional, project, and company success
  • Valid Driver's License required


Kirkham Michael is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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