
Overland Park Engineering Recruiters: Bridging Design and Delivery
Advastar has helped hundreds of companies and projects with their engineering hiring
Overland park engineering recruiting and staffing solutions
Advastar builds engineering leadership teams for Overland Park organizations that expect projects to move from first design meeting to turnover without surprises. We focus on managers who hold or can obtain a Kansas PE and who know how to deliver across data centers, life sciences facilities, automotive suppliers, advanced manufacturing, healthcare campuses, municipal utilities, and commercial development owners. Our work follows the programs that shape the Kansas City region, including laboratory and cleanroom buildouts, manufacturing expansions and process improvements, hospital and clinic infrastructure, water and wastewater upgrades, roadway and transit work along Metcalf Avenue and major corridors, and site development that supports growth around corporate parks and logistics hubs.
Our search model matches the way capital projects actually run in Overland Park and Johnson County. We provide retained search, recruitment process outsourcing, contract staffing, and contract to hire, then align hiring plans to preconstruction milestones, factory shutdowns and retooling windows, owner safety programs, and commissioning sequences for occupied facilities. Recruiting is timed around permitting with Johnson County and City of Overland Park for local jurisdiction coordination, utility coordination with Evergy and Spire, and tie-ins managed by Public Works and Utilities. Logistics near active production floors, secure facilities, and sensitive installations are factored into staffing so the right leaders are present when crews mobilize.
Sourcing is built on more than job boards. Our proprietary bench spans mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, process, instrumentation and controls, reliability, and project engineering, documented with licensure status, certifications, leadership history, clearance or access needs, and mobility preferences. Candidates are screened for experience with life sciences and laboratory environments, precision manufacturing settings, cleanroom and environmental control for sensitive work, specialized HVAC and utility systems for critical facilities, hazardous materials handling, as well as public works scopes that include pump stations, treatment plants, flood control along area waterways, and stormwater management tied to local and state requirements. Shortlists reflect technical fit and communication style so hires integrate smoothly with owners, EPC partners, and trade contractors.
The Kansas City region provides a strong pipeline and we tap it daily. We recruit engineers from Kansas State University, University of Kansas, Rockhurst University and Kansas City area schools and engage graduates of regional technical programs that develop electricians, HVAC technicians, welders, and equipment operators who step into field leadership tracks. Interviews and reference checks are calibrated to local standards and inspection sequences, including utility locates, life safety testing, factory acceptance testing, and turnover procedures common to large healthcare and corporate owners. Since 2012 we have supported permanent, contract, and interim placements across the Kansas City metropolitan area, and that experience shows in our Overland Park results. If you are ready to add engineering management that can move a project from concept to closeout while improving reliability and cost control, connect with our team and see how a focused search in the region delivers the right leader faster.
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Our engineering talent network
- 19,800 vetted engineering professionals
- 5,600 PE & discipline-certified engineers
- 42 metros with active placements
- 18days median time to first shortlist
Overland park engineering industry segments commonly supported
CAD Designers bring technical concepts to life through sophisticated 3D modeling and drafting techniques. Their expertise in using advanced CAD software enables them to create detailed, accurate designs that streamline the manufacturing and construction processes, ensuring projects are both innovative and precisely executed. Advastar connects companies with top-tier CAD Designers who drive innovation and precision in every project. We place these people on the metro’s south growth ring and the healthcare and light industrial work around it.
Focused on translating design ideas into comprehensive technical drawings, CAD Drafters excel in precision and clarity. Their work provides the essential documentation needed for construction, manufacturing, and engineering projects, making sure every detail is accurately represented and ready for implementation. Advastar offers access to skilled CAD Drafters who support projects with reliable, high-quality technical documentation. Overland Park demand for these roles runs through the Bluhawk development, and we staff it across Wyandotte and Douglas counties.
Infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and public buildings demand the expertise in structural analysis, materials science, and project management that a civil engineer brings to the table. Advastar provides our clients with access to a network of qualified engineers who are well-versed in the latest technologies and industry best practices, delivering the talent you need to build strong, reliable infrastructure. We place these people on the metro’s south growth ring and the healthcare and light industrial work around it.
Skilled construction engineers are essential for the success of any building project. Their expertise in the technical aspects of construction projects, combined with their knowledge of budgeting, compliance, and project management, ensures that designs are implemented correctly. Advastar specializes in connecting companies with top talent who can drive your projects to completion. In Overland Park, this is most often corporate campus work – the College Boulevard corridor being the obvious example.
Design Engineers are innovators who craft creative, functional solutions for complex engineering challenges. Their role involves conceptualizing, testing, and refining designs to meet both performance and aesthetic criteria, ensuring that each product not only works effectively but also pushes the boundaries of industry standards. Advastar provides access to expert Design Engineers who are committed to transforming visionary ideas into reality. In Overland Park, this is most often corporate campus work – the College Boulevard corridor being the obvious example.
With their specialized knowledge in areas like power systems and automation, electrical engineers are needed across industries, and this creates a competitive hiring landscape. That’s especially the case when it comes to candidates who have expertise in emerging technologies like renewable energy. Advastar’s extensive talent network helps companies connect with this critical talent that can drive innovation in their organization. The metro’s south growth ring is where this shows up in Overland Park, and we cover it out to Douglas and Johnson counties.
The demand for skilled mechanical engineers often outpaces the available talent pool. Not only can they be hard to find, but not all professionals in this niche have the specific skill sets needed for construction projects. Advastar connects our clients with vetted professionals who have expertise in energy systems, MEP projects, HVAC system design, building automation, and other key areas to ensure the efficiency and reliability of your building systems. Most of our Overland Park work in this area has been mixed use and retail, including the Bluhawk development.
Our project engineer recruiters fill the role that feeds every project management bench: construction, field, industrial and commissioning engineers. Project engineer means different things in construction, plant and manufacturing settings, so every search starts by pinning down which one you are hiring.
Construction project engineers run submittals, RFIs, drawing control and subcontractor coordination. Industrial and plant project engineers scope and specify equipment and manage installation against an outage window. Field engineers hold layout, quantities and quality at the work face. We screen for trajectory as much as for current capability, because most project managers were project engineers first. Overland Park demand for these roles runs through the Bluhawk development, and we staff it across Wyandotte and Douglas counties.
Sales Engineers serve as the vital link between technical expertise and customer engagement. They combine deep product knowledge with persuasive communication skills to tailor technical solutions that meet client needs, helping companies to build strong, trust-based relationships while driving innovation and revenue growth. Advastar partners with companies to source Sales Engineers who excel at merging innovation with customer-focused strategies. Across Johnson County, this sits with the corporate campus employers – the College Boulevard corridor among them.
Hiring the right structural engineer is critical for the safety and stability of your project. The structural engineering candidates in Advastar’s network are skilled in areas like load analysis, material selection, and advanced modeling software to ensure your structures can withstand environmental and operational stresses to meet regulatory and performance standards. Across Johnson County, this sits with the corporate campus employers – the College Boulevard corridor among them.
Staffing expertise for all engineering skillsets
- Agriculture
- Commercial
- Data Center
- Design/
Fabrication
- Food & Beverage
- Heavy Industrial
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Oil & Gas
- Petrochemical
- Power Generation
- Power Transmission & Distribution
- Refinery
- Solar/
Wind/ Battery - Transportation
- Water/
Wastewater
Real-world outcomes: showcasing our engineering recruiting expertise
- Read Case Study: Supporting a Complex Pipeline Integrity Project
Supporting a complex pipeline integrity project
- GIS, drafting & design engineers placed
- Regulatory compliance and asset digitization handled
- Assets remapped to federal standards
- Read Case Study: Powering Up a Combined-Cycle Facility
Powering up a combined-cycle facility
- Controls, electrical & mechanical engineers placed
- PLC/HMI programming and grid-integration expertise
- Turbine upgrades brought to current environmental code
- Read Case Study: Automating a Food & Beverage Manufacturing Facility
Automating a food & beverage manufacturing facility
- Process & automation engineers and panel builders placed
- Robotics and PLC-programming expertise delivered
- Higher throughput with food-safety compliance
What hiring managers say about Advastar
Why clients trust Advastar
Forbes 2026Best of Recruiting & Best of Staffing
Advastar was named to Forbes' 2026 Best of Recruiting and Best of Staffing lists, both compiled from independent surveys of the clients and candidates we work with.
Read the AnnouncementGE EnergyStaffing Partner of the Year
GE Energy named Advastar its Staffing Partner of the Year in 2025 through the GE Vernova supplier program.
60+ yearsof combined engineering expertise
Our engineering recruiters bring more than 60 years of combined recruiting experience to every search we run.
Tell us who you need to hire
- Tell us about the role you need to fill
- A recruiter calls you within one business day
- Together we agree on a plan to fill the role
Find your next role
- Tell us what kind of work you want
- A recruiter reviews your details and gets in touch
- We put you forward for jobs that fit
GE Energy Staffing Partner of the Year
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Our overland park engineerings: bridging design and delivery recruiting team
David Case
President, Advastar Engineering Services
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Tim Shearer
VP & National Managing Director
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Robert Cornelio
Director of Business Development
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Jaime Summers
Senior Recruiter
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Amanda Martin
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Christen Trent
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Laura Carrillo Barrios
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Lisa Wombwell
Office Manager
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Overland Park engineering hiring, answered
Most Overland Park searches produce a shortlist inside two to three weeks. Roles tied to corporate campus, healthcare and light industrial construction move faster because we are already talking to that bench; a niche credential or a clearance requirement adds time.
We staff work across Johnson, Wyandotte and Douglas counties, with most demand coming from corporate campus, healthcare and light industrial construction. Recent activity has clustered around the College Boulevard corridor, the Bluhawk development and the Kansas City metro’s south growth ring.
Skilled trades in Johnson County run $31 to $52 an hour for skilled trades, with salaried engineering roles priced against the same market. We benchmark every search against what Overland Park employers are actually paying rather than a national average.
Both, plus contract to hire and employer of record payrolling. Project work across Johnson, Wyandotte and Douglas counties tends to start as contract and convert; corporate and leadership roles are usually direct hire from the start.
Kansas licensing applies to the trades that require it, and site access on the College Boulevard corridor work often carries its own safety and background requirements. We verify credentials before a candidate reaches your shortlist.
Yes. Our Overland Park office serves Johnson, Wyandotte and Douglas counties, and the recruiters working your search know Johnson County rather than covering it from another state.
The Overland Park office
10801 Mastin StOverland Park, KS 66210



