Building Engineer Jobs in Missouri
Building Engineer jobs in Missouri concentrate in commercial real estate, healthcare facilities, and higher education, with demand running from entry-level operators to senior chief engineers. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor the market, joined by Columbia, where large employers such as Emerson Electric, BJC HealthCare, and the University of Missouri maintain substantial facilities portfolios. The most in-demand specialties are HVAC and mechanical systems, building automation and controls, and preventive maintenance program management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.
Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.
The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.
Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!
Essential Duties
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Check and perform repairs to refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, water treatment and electrical
- Painting latex and oil base finishes and carpentry.
- Experience with Chillers
- Maintain tool and repair parts inventory.
- Perform Preventive Maintenance on equipment.
- Replace lighting bulbs, and ballasts as needed with the ability to work on 120/208/277 lighting circuits.
- Perform daily building walks and monitoring equipment as needed.
- Arrives at work in a timely fashion in accordance with the posted schedule.
Responsibilities
- Punch time clock and sign in on time sheets, also check communication board for announcements and memos.
- Wear all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) according to Legends/ASM Global standards.
- Must be a Team Player and be able to communicate effectively with all departments.
- Qualifications
- High School diploma/GED required
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Requires ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business hours.
- Works in a team environment, communicates effectively, and has positive and upbeat attitude.
- Multi-tasks efficiently, recognizes and resolves problems quickly and efficiently.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, accurate, and reliable.
- Must have a professional attitude and appearance, clean with good hygiene habits.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.
Note
The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in building engineer jobs across Missouri.
- Valid Missouri stationary engineer or boiler operator license where required by facility class
- Minimum five years of hands-on experience operating commercial building mechanical systems
- Demonstrated proficiency with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation controls
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings
- Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with tenants, contractors, and facility management teams
Building Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a building engineer in Missouri?
Most Missouri building engineer roles require a combination of technical training and hands-on mechanical experience, with licensure tied to the type of facility. Missouri requires stationary engineers and boiler operators working in certain facilities to hold a license issued through the Missouri Division of Labor Standards, which administers boiler and pressure vessel regulations. Candidates typically complete an associate degree in facilities management, HVAC technology, or a related trade, then accumulate field hours before pursuing licensure.
Which companies hire building engineers in Missouri?
Missouri building engineer roles are posted by CBRE, JLL, and Horner & Shifrin and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's large healthcare systems, university campuses, and commercial property management firms are among the most consistent sources of full-time openings across the state.
Which Missouri cities have the most building engineer jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Branson lead Missouri for building engineer openings. St. Louis and Kansas City dominate because of their dense commercial real estate, major hospital networks, and corporate headquarters, while Columbia's concentration of university facilities and regional healthcare campuses drives steady demand in that market as well.
Are there remote building engineer jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Building engineers are fundamentally on-site roles tied to physical plant operations, so most positions require daily presence in the facility. About 20% of building engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be in facilities management consulting, building automation software support, or regional portfolio oversight rather than hands-on operations roles.
How can I get hired as a building engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a building maintenance technician or facilities assistant role, which large Missouri employers such as BJC HealthCare, the University of Missouri system, and commercial property management firms hire for without requiring prior engineering experience. From there, candidates move into engineer positions as they accumulate mechanical hours. Completing an HVAC or electrical trade program at a Missouri community college and earning an EPA Section 608 refrigerant certification gives candidates a clear edge when applying to these entry-level roles.
Where can I find and apply to building engineer jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to building engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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