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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Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117934
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : Yes
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.
From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in the development of startup packages as required
- Tracks and controls all documentation required for proper maintenance of the startup packages .
- Participates in the preparation and maintenance of a detailed startup schedule .
- Proactively plans for startup activities and major milestones (such as major equipment, chemical cleaning, steamblow, or demonstration and performance testing) .
- Manages construction completion, turnover to startup, startup turnover to operations, and final turnover to the client .
- Assists in the development of clear startup procedures as required to satisfy the contract and/or coordinate the startup effort .
- Assists in the advanced planning and preparation for startup activities and major milestones .
- Participates in the development and implementation of programs for the control of; spares, consumables, outstanding work and deficiencies lists, etc .
- Executes the startup effort ensuring compliance with the associated specifications and contracts and ultimately resulting in an efficient and timely turnover to the client .
- Completes thorough system walk downs/reviews to establish the completion status of systems and identify outstanding items to be completed .
- Responsible lead for plant equipment and systems within discipline capacity
- The primary point-of-contact for all system functions through startup and operation of the plant
- Activities include but are not limited to: .
- Verifying systems are installed per design .
- Confirming design operational feasibility .
- Recording as built engineering changes on drawings .
- Ensuring proper setup and testing of equipment as per supplier requirements .
- Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities .
- Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements .
- Individual contributor with no subordinates
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's of Engineering preferred
- 3+ years of relevant startup experience preferred
- Preferred Skills: . Project Instructions Manual, contract documents, and startup guidelines . Division Policies . Supervisory Skills . Communications Skills . Planning Skills . Multi-tasking Skills . Problem Solving Skills . Computer Skills . Knowledge of discipline technical principles related to power plants . Knowledge of tools, equipment, and instruments used in performance of job duties . Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools
Minimum Qualifications
Certifications
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
- See and hear naturally or with correction.
- Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
- Requires repetitive movement.
- May require work above 5 feet in height.
- Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
- Typical construction site environment:
- Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
- Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
- Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
- Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Work around hazardous equipment.
- Typical office environment.
- This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
Competencies
Salary Plan
Job Grade
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
Job Segment: Construction, Chemical Research, Mechanical Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer, Engineering
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117934
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : Yes
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.
From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in the development of startup packages as required
- Tracks and controls all documentation required for proper maintenance of the startup packages .
- Participates in the preparation and maintenance of a detailed startup schedule .
- Proactively plans for startup activities and major milestones (such as major equipment, chemical cleaning, steamblow, or demonstration and performance testing) .
- Manages construction completion, turnover to startup, startup turnover to operations, and final turnover to the client .
- Assists in the development of clear startup procedures as required to satisfy the contract and/or coordinate the startup effort .
- Assists in the advanced planning and preparation for startup activities and major milestones .
- Participates in the development and implementation of programs for the control of; spares, consumables, outstanding work and deficiencies lists, etc .
- Executes the startup effort ensuring compliance with the associated specifications and contracts and ultimately resulting in an efficient and timely turnover to the client .
- Completes thorough system walk downs/reviews to establish the completion status of systems and identify outstanding items to be completed .
- Responsible lead for plant equipment and systems within discipline capacity
- The primary point-of-contact for all system functions through startup and operation of the plant
- Activities include but are not limited to: .
- Verifying systems are installed per design .
- Confirming design operational feasibility .
- Recording as built engineering changes on drawings .
- Ensuring proper setup and testing of equipment as per supplier requirements .
- Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities .
- Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements .
- Individual contributor with no subordinates
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's of Engineering preferred
- 3+ years of relevant startup experience preferred
- Preferred Skills: . Project Instructions Manual, contract documents, and startup guidelines . Division Policies . Supervisory Skills . Communications Skills . Planning Skills . Multi-tasking Skills . Problem Solving Skills . Computer Skills . Knowledge of discipline technical principles related to power plants . Knowledge of tools, equipment, and instruments used in performance of job duties . Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools
Minimum Qualifications
Certifications
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
- See and hear naturally or with correction.
- Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
- Requires repetitive movement.
- May require work above 5 feet in height.
- Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
- Typical construction site environment:
- Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
- Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
- Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
- Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Work around hazardous equipment.
- Typical office environment.
- This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
Competencies
Salary Plan
Job Grade
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
Job Segment: Construction, Chemical Research, Mechanical Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer, Engineering
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Commissioning Engineer Job Market in Missouri
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Who's Hiring
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, ECNS Global Consultants PLLC, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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?
Kansas City, St. Louis, and Lathrop 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 November 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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