Mid-Level Facilities Plant Engineer

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 89,350 - 136,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas tax credit

Total rewards package

Job summary

Boeing in Kansas is seeking a civil/structural engineer to lead and support projects across manufacturing facilities, from concept through construction and implementation. You will collaborate with maintenance, EHS, suppliers, and external engineering firms to deliver reliable, safe facility solutions.

The role emphasizes strong communication, field readiness, and the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring code compliance and constructability. A PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (ABET) or related engineering field.
• Strong communication across multiple engineering disciplines and teams.
• Ability to support field activities in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Interface with Facilities Team and Consultants; coordinate with Maintenance/Construction.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support civil/structural engineering projects for industrial facilities.
• Develop project scopes, criteria, construction documents and specs.
• Coordinate external architecture/engineering firms during design and execution.
• Review drawings, calculations, submittals and test reports for accuracy and codes.
• Support construction via site inspections, RFIs, punch lists, and closeout.
• Evaluate structures, utilities, and facility systems to support growth.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance and EHS to meet safety and ops needs.
• Balance project cost, reliability, maintainability, and long-term performance.
• Assist on-site troubleshooting and engineering assessments.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, IBC, IMC, NFPA and related codes.

Skills

Communication

Field work

Project management

Cross-functional

Engineering judgment

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (ABET)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high‑performing facilities organization, expand your technical expertise and contribute to our enterprise Facilities Engineering and Technology team. In this role, you will lead and support engineering projects from concept development through construction and implementation while partnering with manufacturing maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), suppliers, and external engineering firms. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges and working in a collaborative, fast‑paced production environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and support civil structural engineering projects for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
• Develop project scopes, engineering criteria, construction documents, and technical specifications for facility modifications and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate and manage external architecture and engineering firms during design and execution.
• Review engineering drawings, calculations, submittals, test reports, and construction documentation for technical accuracy and code compliance.
• Support construction activities through field inspection, contractor coordination, responses to RFIs, punch‑list development, and project close‑out.
• Evaluate existing structures, utilities, and facility systems to support manufacturing growth, equipment installations, and operational changes.
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, EHS, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure facility solutions meet operational and safety requirements.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to balance project cost, reliability, maintainability, constructability, and long‑term facility performance.
• Support on‑site troubleshooting and engineering assessments for facility infrastructure and production support systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, and engineering standards including OSHA, IBC, IMC, and NFPA requirements.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program, or related engineering field from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines and operational teams.
• Ability to support field activities in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Interface and lead Facilities Team and Consultants, and communicate effectively with Maintenance and Construction personnel.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects, including monitoring design costs and meeting deadlines.
• Computer skills including proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• 10+ years of engineering design or industrial facilities engineering experience.
• Previous experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, or plant engineering environments.
• Experience supporting capital projects and contractor coordination.
• Working knowledge of structural systems, utilities infrastructure, fire protection, and architectural disciplines.
• Experience with regulatory and safety compliance standards in industrial environments.
• Experience with seismic analysis and interpretation. Application of seismic building codes.
• Providing relevant information to develop cost estimates and/or appropriations requests for capital projects.
• Proficiency with RISA‑2D or equivalent software.
• Finite Element Analysis experience.
• Deflection control foundation design.
• Peer review of external consultants.
• Construction procedures review and monitoring.

Union

This is a union‑represented position.

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements include competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and various paid and unpaid time‑off programs. Eligibility depends on location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.

Summary Pay Range – Mid‑Level (Level 3): $89,350 – $136,950

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet these requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

• 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.