Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in Missouri
Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Missouri are concentrated in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, where infrastructure expansion, commercial development, and flood-control projects keep demand steady across the experience spectrum. Major employers with lasting Missouri roots include AECOM, Terracon, and the Missouri Department of Transportation, which together account for a large share of consistent openings. Slope stability analysis, foundation engineering, and environmental site assessment are the specialties most often listed in Missouri postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Cochran is a growing civil engineering firm with 7 Missouri offices, offering services in construction administration, materials testing, architectural and geotechnical engineering, and land surveying. Serving both public and private sectors, Cochran’s expertise spans municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With 120+ professionals, the firm delivers tailored solutions backed by deep expertise and is guided by core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust—ensuring principal involvement and outstanding service throughout every project.
Cochran is looking to hire an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. This candidate could work out of our Wentzville, Union, Kansas City, Ozark, or Fenton, Missouri office.
A successful candidate will be highly motivated and experienced in various aspects of geotechnical engineering, including the planning and implementation of subsurface field investigations, laboratory testing to determine engineering characteristics of soil and rock, familiarity with geotechnical design methods, and the preparation of geotechnical reports.
Central to the position is the ability to evaluate existing soil conditions and provide recommendations and design characteristics for foundations, subgrade remediation methods, slope and global stability analyses, retaining wall systems, and other geotechnical aspects of a project. Experience with construction testing and working with onsite construction personnel to resolve soils- and materials-related concerns on active construction projects is highly preferred.
Position Responsibilities:
- Development of geotechnical subsurface exploration proposals and reports
- Review and application of laboratory testing and analyses
- Design and analysis of retaining walls, reinforced slopes, soil parameters for adequate foundation support
- Development of construction recommendations and best practices
- Conduct periodic construction site visits
- Review of daily observation reports from materials testing field personnel
Min. Experience: EIT with 4+ years’ experience, licensed PE preferred
Desire Education/Certificate: BS – Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering
Cochran is a growing civil engineering firm with 7 Missouri offices, offering services in construction administration, materials testing, architectural and geotechnical engineering, and land surveying. Serving both public and private sectors, Cochran’s expertise spans municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With 120+ professionals, the firm delivers tailored solutions backed by deep expertise and is guided by core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust—ensuring principal involvement and outstanding service throughout every project.
Cochran is looking to hire an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. This candidate could work out of our Wentzville, Union, Kansas City, Ozark, or Fenton, Missouri office.
A successful candidate will be highly motivated and experienced in various aspects of geotechnical engineering, including the planning and implementation of subsurface field investigations, laboratory testing to determine engineering characteristics of soil and rock, familiarity with geotechnical design methods, and the preparation of geotechnical reports.
Central to the position is the ability to evaluate existing soil conditions and provide recommendations and design characteristics for foundations, subgrade remediation methods, slope and global stability analyses, retaining wall systems, and other geotechnical aspects of a project. Experience with construction testing and working with onsite construction personnel to resolve soils- and materials-related concerns on active construction projects is highly preferred.
Position Responsibilities:
- Development of geotechnical subsurface exploration proposals and reports
- Review and application of laboratory testing and analyses
- Design and analysis of retaining walls, reinforced slopes, soil parameters for adequate foundation support
- Development of construction recommendations and best practices
- Conduct periodic construction site visits
- Review of daily observation reports from materials testing field personnel
Min. Experience: EIT with 4+ years’ experience, licensed PE preferred
Desire Education/Certificate: BS – Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in geotechnical engineer jobs across Missouri.
- Active Missouri Professional Engineer license or eligibility through NCEES reciprocity required
- Bachelor's degree in geotechnical, civil, or geological engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio, or LPILE
- Experience with field investigation including soil borings, SPT, and CPT testing
- Familiarity with AASHTO, ASTM, and USACE standards applied to Missouri infrastructure projects
- Strong technical report writing and client communication skills for project delivery
Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a geotechnical engineer in Missouri?
You become a licensed geotechnical engineer in Missouri by earning an ABET-accredited civil or geotechnical engineering degree, passing the FE exam, accumulating the required years of progressive engineering experience, and then passing the PE exam administered through NCEES. The Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Geologists issues the Professional Engineer license that most Missouri employers require for independent practice and project signing authority.
How much do geotechnical engineers make in Missouri?
Geotechnical engineers in Missouri earn a median of about $92,750 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,950 for the lowest 10% to over $139,210 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire geotechnical engineers in Missouri?
Employers hiring geotechnical engineers in Missouri right now include Olsson, Cochran, and SCI Engineering, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's infrastructure-heavy project pipeline, particularly along major river corridors and in growing suburban Kansas City and St. Louis counties, keeps established geotechnical and civil engineering firms actively recruiting throughout the year.
Which Missouri cities have the most geotechnical engineer jobs?
St. Louis, Chesterfield, and Union are the Missouri cities with the most geotechnical engineer openings, driven by the concentration of infrastructure agencies, engineering consulting firms, and large commercial developers headquartered in the Kansas City and St. Louis metros, with Springfield adding openings tied to regional highway and utility expansion projects across the Ozarks.
Are there remote geotechnical engineer jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Geotechnical engineering is fundamentally a field-intensive discipline, and most roles require on-site investigation, sampling, and construction observation that cannot be done remotely. About 0% of geotechnical engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. The portions most suited to remote work are data analysis, report writing, and CAD or modeling tasks that senior engineers sometimes complete off-site.
How can I get hired as a geotechnical engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an EIT-level staff engineer role at a Missouri geotechnical or civil consulting firm, where new graduates work under licensed PEs on field investigations and lab testing. Firms like Terracon and AECOM regularly hire entry-level engineers out of the University of Missouri and Missouri S&T geotechnical programs. Passing the FE exam before graduation and building field experience through co-ops or internships are the credentials that give candidates the clearest edge in Missouri hiring.
Where can I find and apply to geotechnical engineer jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to geotechnical engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and target location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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