Commissioning Engineer Jobs in Missouri
Commissioning engineer jobs in Missouri are consistently active, concentrated in industrial manufacturing, energy infrastructure, and building systems across a state with deep roots in chemicals, food processing, and utility-scale power. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor most of the hiring, with a secondary cluster around Springfield, where plant expansions and large facility projects generate recurring demand at every level from field technician to senior commissioning lead. Emerson Electric, Burns & McDonnell, and Trane Technologies are among the established Missouri employers with ongoing commissioning needs across controls, HVAC, and process systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
LOCATION:
Preferred cities are Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati, Nashville, St. Louis. Others may be considered. Must be near a major metropolitan airport. Position primarily serves regional mid-west areas, with approximately 75% travel. When not testing in field this is a work-from-home position or, if desired, located in the nearest office.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Commissioning Engineer / Commissioning Agent implements commissioning tasks in a client facing position. Administers tasks of the commissioning process for building HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and similar systems, from concept design through functional testing of systems to post occupancy. This position supports highly technical and complex renovation and new construction projects.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Verify that systems are designed, installed, and operate within the basis of design and specified criteria.
- Review and verify MEP systems design documents, construction submittals, and sequences of operation for conformance.
- Plan, chair, and document project commissioning meetings.
- Write details system checklists and functional performance operational tests to check each and every system point, mode, input, output, etc.
- Conduct site walks and inspections and create site observation visit reports and document the results.
- Direct onsite system testing and monitoring of complex and integrated systems.
- Track and proactively resolve issues with contractors, engineers, and owners.
- Create reports and project deliverables with proper grammar and formatting to create professional deliverables.
- For complex projects work under the guidance of senior level staff and for less complex projects lead the commissioning team independently.
Qualifications
- Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant building science, plus two years of relevant experience, or 5 years equivalent work in MEP systems. Knowledge of MEP systems installation and operation required.
- Certificates and Licenses: Preferred to have passed the FE and on track for Professional Engineer (PE). LEED AP and on track for commissioning certification (such as CxA, CCP, or BCxP) preferred.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information using technical writing skills, including detailed document formatting.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with ability to independently track many ongoing tasks and organize large amounts of project files and correspondence.
- Financial Knowledge: Ability to manage tasks and scope within the given budgets.
- Reasoning: Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex construction documents and operation of building controls systems; address complex project team dynamics; and troubleshooting building system operation.
- Software: Microsoft Word, including detailed formatting. Microsoft excel, including processing and analyzing large amounts of BAS trend data. Network file management. Ability to edit PDF documents. Ability to create formatted layouts preferred. Prior use of commissioning online software preferred.
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commissioning engineer jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering from an accredited program
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Geologists preferred for senior roles
- Hands-on experience with building automation systems, SCADA, or industrial control systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment specifications
- Willingness to travel to project sites throughout Missouri and surrounding region
- Strong documentation skills for commissioning plans, startup reports, and punch-list management
Commissioning Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a commissioning engineer in Missouri?
The concrete path in Missouri starts with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, followed by field experience on startup or testing projects. Senior and lead roles often require or strongly prefer a Professional Engineer license issued through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Geologists, which involves passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice exams. Certifications from ASHRAE or the Building Commissioning Association also improve competitiveness with Missouri's large commercial and industrial employers.
How much do commissioning engineers make in Missouri?
Commissioning engineers in Missouri earn a median of about $102,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,170 for the lowest 10% to over $168,530 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire commissioning engineers in Missouri?
Employers hiring commissioning engineers in Missouri right now include Clayco, Amazon, and Faith, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Missouri's concentration of engineering and construction firms headquartered in Kansas City and St. Louis, particularly those serving the energy, chemical, and commercial real estate sectors, keeps demand for commissioning engineers relatively stable throughout the year.
Which Missouri cities have the most commissioning engineer jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and St Louis account for the most commissioning engineer openings in Missouri. Kansas City drives volume through its dense concentration of engineering, construction, and utility firms, while St. Louis benefits from major industrial and healthcare facility projects anchored by large institutional and corporate campuses that regularly require systems startup and validation work.
Are there remote commissioning engineer jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Commissioning engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, site-based discipline requiring physical presence during equipment startup, testing, and verification, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 25% of commissioning engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve design review, documentation, or project coordination work rather than field commissioning itself.
How can I get hired as a commissioning engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a field technician or startup technician role at a Missouri-based engineering and construction firm, where you work directly under senior commissioning engineers on live projects. Burns & McDonnell and Emerson Electric both offer new-graduate and associate engineer programs in Missouri that include hands-on commissioning exposure. Candidates with strong controls, instrumentation, or building automation backgrounds, or those coming from facilities maintenance or HVAC installation, have the most natural transition into commissioning. Pursuing an EIT designation through the Missouri engineering board early adds credibility.
Where can I find and apply to commissioning engineer jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to commissioning engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to each one without creating a profile or signing up.
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