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.
Find Geotechnical Engineer JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 10+ Geotechnical Engineer jobs







Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.
Job Location: Central Office, 1617 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO
Why you’ll love this position:
The geotechnical engineer coordinates and supervises geotechnical investigations statewide; provides geotechnical engineering expertise, support and design methodology; provides recommendations for correcting geotechnical problems; and performs and supervises geotechnical research. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.
Responsibilities - What you’ll do- Provides geotechnical engineering expertise, support, and design methodology to department personnel and external consultants.
- Schedules subsurface and special foundation investigations, including coordinating department personnel and consultants.
- Oversees the geotechnical engineering portion of consultant-designed projects for accuracy, completeness, and best design practices; prepares on-call geotechnical contracts, approves on-call consultants, reviews invoices, and recommends payment.
- Coordinates implementation of design recommendations with department personnel and consultants.
- Directs geotechnical investigations for compressible foundations, slides and other geotechnical problems or issues, including directing subsurface exploration, laboratory testing, engineering analyses, and summary report preparation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree: Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical emphasis from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
- Licenses as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.
- Six years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
Special Working Conditions:
- Job requires regular, statewide, overnight travel.
- Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
- Remote work from another MoDOT location may be considered but a minimum of 2 days per week in Jefferson City is required.
- Hybrid telework option may be considered. Full-time telework is not available.
- Wavier of minimum requirements may be considered.
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov
#LI-CC1
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.See All 10 Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in Missouri
Find roles in Missouri that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Geotechnical Engineer JobsGeotechnical Engineer Jobs by City in Missouri
Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Geotechnical Engineer Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring


Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
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 Burns & McDonnell, Rocksmith Geoengineering, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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?
Kansas City, St. Louis, and Maryland Heights 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 25% of geotechnical engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of September 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.
See All 10 Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in Missouri
Find roles in Missouri that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Geotechnical Engineer Jobs