Structural Engineer Jobs in Missouri
Structural Engineer jobs in Missouri are concentrated in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where infrastructure investment, commercial development, and institutional construction keep demand steady at every level from entry-level to senior project engineer. Major employers with a durable Missouri footprint include Burns & McDonnell, HOK, and the Missouri Department of Transportation, which together drive consistent hiring in transportation, building systems, and civil infrastructure. Bridge and highway design, commercial building structures, and water infrastructure are among the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a graduate engineer, you will participate on project design teams for architectural projects of all types, including commercial, sports, healthcare, education, and public assembly buildings. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in our in-house staff development program.
A sound technical background and enthusiasm for the challenges of designing great structures, great client service and a proactive spirit are required. Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a plus.
- Master’s in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural
- EIT
- Candidates must be proactive, have strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and work well with a team
Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and encourage all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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As a graduate engineer, you will participate on project design teams for architectural projects of all types, including commercial, sports, healthcare, education, and public assembly buildings. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in our in-house staff development program.
A sound technical background and enthusiasm for the challenges of designing great structures, great client service and a proactive spirit are required. Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a plus.
- Master’s in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural
- EIT
- Candidates must be proactive, have strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and work well with a team
Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and encourage all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Structural Engineer Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell10
- Lochmueller6
- WALTER P MOORE3
- Thornton Tomasetti3
- Apex Structural Engineering3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Staffing & Recruiting2
- Construction & Real Estate1
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural engineer jobs across Missouri.
- Active Missouri Professional Engineer license or Engineer-in-Training registration required
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Proficiency in structural analysis software such as SAP2000, RISA, or ETABS
- Experience with structural design of steel, concrete, or timber systems
- Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, and Missouri-adopted building codes
- Strong technical communication skills for client reports and construction document sets
Structural Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a structural engineer in Missouri?
To become a licensed structural engineer in Missouri, you need a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer-in-Training status through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Geologists. After accumulating qualifying work experience under a licensed PE, you sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn your Professional Engineer license.
Which companies hire structural engineers in Missouri?
Missouri structural engineer roles are posted by Burns & McDonnell, Lochmueller, and WALTER P MOORE and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's mix of infrastructure-focused firms, state agencies, and national engineering consultancies with Kansas City and St. Louis offices keeps the hiring pool broad across both public and private sectors.
Which Missouri cities have the most structural engineer jobs?
Kansas City, St. Louis, and Missouri lead Missouri for structural engineer openings. St. Louis and Kansas City anchor the market through large engineering firms, major hospital and university construction programs, and ongoing transportation infrastructure projects, while Springfield draws consistent hiring from regional contractors and municipal agencies managing steady commercial and civic development across southwest Missouri.
Are there remote structural engineer jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're uncommon. Structural engineering requires frequent site visits, coordination with contractors, and hands-on review of construction documents, which limits full remote arrangements. About 71% of structural engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid schedules most common for roles focused on modeling, calculations, and report writing rather than field inspection or project management.
How can I get hired as a structural engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to Missouri's large engineering consultancies and public agencies as a junior or staff engineer, where recent graduates with an EIT registration and ABET-accredited degree get strong consideration. Burns & McDonnell and the Missouri Department of Transportation both run structured new-graduate programs. Building a portfolio of senior design projects and academic structural analysis work gives candidates a clear edge when competing for those first roles.
Where can I find and apply to structural engineer jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to structural engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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