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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Senior Manager, Project Controls, Electrical Estimator, Project & Development ServicesJob Description Summary
This senior level role will manage all cost management activities of one or multiple complex projects focusing on electrical trades, i.e. division 26, 27 and 28. The role will make an immediate impact at a client by working with senior project managers, clients, and other key stakeholders to support strategic cost plans to support the client through the early phases of the project lifecycle to the closeout. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving.Job Description
Essential Job Duties
- Establish the cost management program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs (tools, technology, processes and procedures).
- Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and additional studies for electrical scope of work.
- Utilize NECA resources to evaluate labor productivities.
- Integrate all third plans and cost components into integrated cost plan.
- Lead effort to provide detailed analysis to the project manager, client, CM, engineering or other 3rd parties on cost risk, issues, and/or mitigations.
- Drive the accruals and forecast process for the projects including detailed monthly, biweekly, and/or weekly as required.
- Support the risk management process and plan.
- Support facilitation of quantitative risk assessments when required.
- Develop and lead the earned value component of complex manufacturing programs.
- Support development of project control and project execution plan.
- Review/approve invoices from subcontractors and third party.
- Assist with the development of RFPs, RFQs and other project related contract negotiations.
- Drive the development of project estimates.
- Drive value engineering process.
- Assist in the development of cost management procedures for C&W and clients as required.
Education/Experience/Training
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
- 8 or more years of related experience in working as a cost management expert on capital projects, including design and construction phases.
- Electrical estimating experience including ability to interpret complex electrical drawings and prepare quantity take-offs.
- Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment.
- Expertise using Excel.
- Experience with data centers and life science preferred.
- Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences experience strongly preferred.
Competencies
- Problem Solving
- Analysis
- Reporting
- Leading Teams
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 148,750.00 - $175,000.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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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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