Grid Design Engineer - Distribution & Planning

Evergy; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 78,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy is seeking a Distribution Design Engineer for the Wichita Operations Center. You will liaise with distribution, transmission, substation, and planning engineers to develop organized, actionable designs focused on reliability and sustainability.

Requires ABET-accredited engineering degree and 3–5 years of experience. Office-based with field work, occasional travel, and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Preferred 3–5 years industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to transform concepts into safe, affordable designs.
• Review project plans, drawings, and field conditions; provide timely guidance to teams.
• Estimate labor hours and costs; create field instructions and job maps.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project coordination

Planning & time management

Problem-solving

MS Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

Evergy is seeking a Distribution Design Engineer for the Wichita Operations Center. You will liaise with distribution, transmission, substation, and planning engineers to develop organized, actionable designs focused on reliability and sustainability.

Requires ABET-accredited engineering degree and 3–5 years of experience. Office-based with field work, occasional travel, and strong communication skills are essential.