Electrical Project Engineer Jobs in Missouri

Electrical Project Engineer jobs in Missouri are concentrated in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where manufacturers, utilities, and infrastructure contractors maintain steady hiring rosters. Emerson Electric, Evergy, and Burns & McDonnell are among the established employers with ongoing demand for electrical project engineers in the state. Power systems, industrial controls, and utility-scale infrastructure are the specialties drawing the most consistent openings across Missouri's market. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles18
Top employerRogers
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring9
Work type50% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Cushman & Wakefield
Senior Manager, Project Controls, Electrical Estimator, Project & Development Services
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Senior Manager, Project Controls, Electrical Estimator, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Creve Coeur, Missouri
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$149k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Michels
Electrical Project Manager
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Electrical Project Manager
Michels
Kansas City, Missouri
Project & Program Management
Electrical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Rogers
Assistant Project Manager- Electrical Construction
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Assistant Project Manager- Electrical Construction
Rogers
Chesterfield, Missouri
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
1,001-5,000

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Rogers
Electrical Project Engineer
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Electrical Project Engineer
Rogers
Chesterfield, Missouri
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
1,001-5,000

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Rogers
Assistant Project Manager- Electrical Construction
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Assistant Project Manager- Electrical Construction
Rogers
St. Louis, Missouri
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
1,001-5,000

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Electrical Project Engineer Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
5 jobs
Kansas City
2 jobs
Chesterfield
2 jobs
New Florence
2 jobs
Liberty
1 job
O'Fallon
1 job
Creve Coeur
1 job
Springfield
1 job
Lee's Summit
1 job

Electrical Project Engineer Job Market in Missouri

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

Who's Hiring

Rogers
Rogers3 open roles
Farnsworth
Farnsworth3 open roles
Gilbane
Gilbane2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in electrical project engineer jobs across Missouri.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program required
  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by Missouri Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Geologists preferred for senior roles
  • Three to five years of experience managing electrical design or construction projects
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or ETAP for electrical system design and analysis
  • Demonstrated experience reading and producing electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and specifications
  • Ability to coordinate with contractors, utilities, and inspectors on active project sites

Electrical Project Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a electrical project engineer in Missouri?

Most electrical project engineers in Missouri enter with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program. From there, many pursue licensure through the Missouri Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Geologists, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulating supervised experience, and then sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. A PE license is not always required to be hired, but it opens doors to project leadership and client-facing roles at Missouri engineering firms and utilities.

How much do electrical project engineers make in Missouri?

Electrical project engineers in Missouri earn a median of about $118,670 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,620 for the lowest 10% to over $166,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire electrical project engineers in Missouri?

Missouri electrical project engineer roles are posted by Rogers, Farnsworth, and Gilbane and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Missouri's mix of large industrial manufacturers, investor-owned utilities, and multi-discipline engineering firms means openings appear across a wide range of project types, from power distribution to automated manufacturing systems.

Which Missouri cities have the most electrical project engineer jobs?

St. Louis, Missouri, and Kansas City account for the largest share of electrical project engineer openings in Missouri. St. Louis drives volume through its dense concentration of manufacturing headquarters, engineering consultancies, and investor-owned utility infrastructure, while Kansas City generates strong demand from construction management firms, energy companies, and large commercial developers active in the metro's ongoing industrial and civic buildout.

Are there remote electrical project engineer jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of electrical project engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most project work. The portions of the role most suited to remote arrangements are design, specification writing, and project coordination tasks that do not require a physical site presence.

How can I get hired as a electrical project engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a new-graduate engineering role at a Missouri-based firm or utility, where structured rotational or mentorship programs provide supervised field and design experience. Employers like Burns & McDonnell and Emerson Electric recruit engineering graduates directly into project support roles. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early signals commitment and gives candidates a credential edge. Adjacent roles such as electrical designer, field engineer, or project coordinator at a Missouri contractor or consulting firm are also common stepping stones into full project engineering responsibilities.

Where can I find and apply to electrical project engineer jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to electrical project engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across employers and project types. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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