Staff Engineer Jobs in Missouri
Staff Engineer jobs in Missouri are open across Kansas City, St. Louis, and St Louis and other Missouri metros, with employers like Burns & McDonnell, GEI Consultants, and Terracon Consultants hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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LOCATION: Columbia, Missouri
Job ID: 1241
General Responsibilities:
Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including for example public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
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Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
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Integrate quality leadership practices into daily regimen.
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Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
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Mid-level, experienced engineering professional responsible for managing and executing small to medium projects and sometimes more complex projects.
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Develop the scope of work for routine projects.
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Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and other project related documents.
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Analyze data, and perform engineering calculations and analysis.
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Coordinate and supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of respective data, development of recommendations.
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Develop plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
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Work closely with senior-level project manager to gain project management and engineering experience.
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Make design recommendations, adaptations and modifications.
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Prepare work scope, proposals and reports and plans investigations for approval by senior level professionals for routine projects.
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Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.
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Supervise field staff including graduate/field engineers, engineering technicians, exploration teams, laboratory staff and other support personnel.
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Interact with client and project team in developing scope of services and communicating project progress.
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Works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
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Minimum 3-5 years’ experience.
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Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
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A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineering Intern (Engineer in Training) (Or ability to obtain)
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Staff Engineer Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell11

- GEI Consultants2

- Terracon Consultants2

- Affirm1

- CRUSOE1

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Technology & Software2
- Banking & Financial Services1
- Construction & Real Estate1
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff engineer jobs across Missouri.
- 8 or more years of software engineering experience with a strong distributed systems background
- Demonstrated ability to set technical direction across multiple engineering teams or codebases
- Deep expertise in at least one major programming language such as Go, Java, Python, or Rust
- Experience designing and operating large-scale, high-availability production systems
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with product, infrastructure, and engineering leadership
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
Staff Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How many staff engineer jobs are there in Missouri?
There are 20+ staff engineer openings in Missouri on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Kansas City, St. Louis, and St Louis. New positions post regularly as employers across Missouri hire.
Which Missouri cities have the most staff engineer jobs?
Kansas City, St. Louis, and St Louis have the most staff engineer openings in Missouri right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire staff engineers in Missouri?
Employers hiring staff engineers in Missouri include Burns & McDonnell, GEI Consultants, and Terracon Consultants, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote staff engineer jobs in Missouri?
Yes. About 5% of staff engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Missouri metros.
How do I apply for staff engineer jobs in Missouri?
You can apply to staff engineer jobs in Missouri directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Missouri location, then apply to each one that fits.
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