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Join an award-winning team powering Wyandotte County. Build your career at one of the nation’s top public utilities.

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Build a Career That Serves Your Community

Join the BPU Team

At BPU, every role contributes to something bigger than a job. Whether delivering safe drinking water, providing reliable electric service, maintaining critical infrastructure, or the teams behind the scenes, our employees help power opportunity and improve quality of life throughout Wyandotte County.
As a community-owned utility, we’re committed to serving our customers, investing in our employees, and building a stronger future together.

Find Your Next Role at BPU

More Than a Job.
A Career With Purpose.

Every day, BPU employees deliver power to homes, safe drinking water, and invest in the future of our community.

As one of the nation’s top public utilities, we’re looking for talented people who want to make a difference while building a rewarding career.

Why work at BPU?

  • Competitive pay and one of the strongest benefits packages in the region
  • Pension and retirement security
  • Career growth, training, and development opportunities
  • Meaningful work that serves the community
  • Supportive team culture and work-life balance
  • Most positions no longer require residency in Wyandotte County

View Current Job Opportunities

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BPU employee with company truck at facility

Benefits That Go Beyond Industry Standards

We offer a benefits package that ranks among the strongest in our region and our industry—supporting health, financial security, work-life balance, and your future.

Choice of medical plans and prescription benefit

Dental and vision plans

Life Insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Pension plan

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Additional voluntary benefits

Paid vacation, company holidays and sick days

Education assistance

KPERS 457 plan

Expanded Opportunities. Greater Flexibility.

Most positions at BPU no longer require residency within Wyandotte County, opening career opportunities to qualified candidates throughout our region.
Some positions may have response-time requirements. Please review the job posting for details.

Our Mission and Values

Our mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient utility services that support our community—providing essential services that power homes and businesses while strengthening our economy and quality of life in Wyandotte County.

Core Values

  • Safety — always.
  • Integrity — Doing the right thing the right way.
  • Stewardship — Of our people, resources, and environment.
  • Service — Community first.
  • Collaboration — Achieving more together.

Together, we power and sustain Wyandotte County.
Together, we live The Power of Community.

BPU Career Spotlight

Learn more about the career paths available at BPU and how each role helps deliver reliable service to the people and businesses of Kansas City, Kansas.

BPU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For questions or concerns regarding your civil rights, please reach out to our Human Resources team at HR@bpu.com.

Employment Verification Request

To request employment verification, please contact the BPU HR Representative at (913) 573-9000. If a form is required for this verification,
kindly fax it to (913) 573-6903. After the request has been submitted, please allow up to 2-3 business days for processing.

HR Representative

(913) 573-9000

Fax Verification Form

(913) 573-6903

Processing Time

2-3 Business Days