Civil Designer Jobs in Missouri

Civil Designer jobs in Missouri are actively in demand, concentrated in transportation infrastructure, municipal utilities, and land development across a state with steady public-works investment. Kansas City, St. Louis, and Columbia lead hiring, with established employers like Burns & McDonnell, Terracon, and the Missouri Department of Transportation consistently bringing on civil designers at levels from entry-level CAD technician to senior project designer. Stormwater design, roadway layout, and site civil work are the most requested specialties in current Missouri listings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityKansas City, MO
Cities hiring2
Work type50% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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EquipmentShare
Civil Engineering Designer
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Civil Engineering Designer
EquipmentShare
Columbia, Missouri
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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GFT
Rail Civil Designer
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Rail Civil Designer
GFT
Kansas City, Missouri
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$70k - $88k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Burns & McDonnell
Assistant Civil Designer - Power (Kansas City | Denver)
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Assistant Civil Designer - Power (Kansas City | Denver)
Burns & McDonnell
Kansas City, Missouri
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$32.5 - $44/hr
Associate's degree
5,001-10,000

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Burns & McDonnell
Civil Designer - Power (Kansas City | Denver)
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Civil Designer - Power (Kansas City | Denver)
Burns & McDonnell
Kansas City, Missouri
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Supply Chain
$100k - $155k/yr
Associate's degree
5,001-10,000

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Burns & McDonnell
Staff Civil Designer
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Staff Civil Designer
Burns & McDonnell
Kansas City, Missouri
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Civil Designer Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kansas City
4 jobs
Columbia
1 job

Civil Designer Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell3 open roles
GFT
GFT1 open role
EquipmentShare
EquipmentShare1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in civil designer jobs across Missouri.

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering technology or a related field
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation for design and drafting work
  • Experience producing construction documents, grading plans, and utility layouts
  • Familiarity with Missouri DOT standards, APWA specifications, or local municipal requirements
  • Ability to read and interpret surveys, topographic maps, and engineering drawings
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with project engineers and field crews

Civil Designer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a civil designer in Missouri?

Most civil designer roles in Missouri require at least an associate degree in civil engineering technology, though a bachelor's degree is increasingly preferred by larger firms. Missouri does not require a separate state license specifically for civil designers, but many employers expect candidates to be working toward or to hold EIT certification through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Geologists. Proficiency in Civil 3D and familiarity with Missouri DOT drafting standards are the most direct ways to qualify for entry roles.

How much do civil designers make in Missouri?

Civil designers in Missouri earn a median of about $61,350 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,060 for the lowest 10% to over $82,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire civil designers in Missouri?

Missouri civil designer roles are posted by Burns & McDonnell, GFT, and EquipmentShare and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's concentration of infrastructure-focused engineering consultancies, particularly in the Kansas City and St. Louis metro areas, means hiring stays consistent even outside peak construction seasons.

Which Missouri cities have the most civil designer jobs?

Kansas City and Columbia have the most civil designer openings in Missouri right now. Kansas City leads because of its dense cluster of national engineering firms and ongoing regional transportation projects, while St. Louis draws hiring through both private land development and large public infrastructure work, and Columbia benefits from steady municipal growth tied to the University of Missouri and surrounding county projects.

Are there remote civil designer jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're limited. About 50% of civil designer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the role's need for site visits, field coordination, and in-office design reviews. The parts of the work most likely to be done remotely are CAD drafting, plan revisions, and hydraulic modeling rather than survey coordination or construction administration.

How can I get hired as a civil designer in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a CAD technician or design technician role at a mid-size Missouri engineering consultancy, where firms like Burns & McDonnell and Terracon regularly bring on recent graduates from programs at Missouri University of Science and Technology or the University of Missouri. Internships or co-op positions during school are the strongest door-openers. Candidates who build a portfolio of Civil 3D drawings, even from coursework or personal projects, and who are actively pursuing EIT certification have a clear advantage over those who apply without either.

Where can I find and apply to civil designer jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to civil designer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly through each listing.

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