Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position
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: St. Joseph, MO
Why you’ll love this position:
The transportation project designer is responsible for directing a team of designers and technicians in the preparation and production of detailed transportation construction plans, specifications, and estimates and ensuring design complies with department standards and requirements. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.
Responsibilities - What you’ll do
What you’ll do:
- Supervises preparation of construction plans and job special provisions for transportation projects including evaluating project needs and available resources and assigning tasks.
- Supervises design personnel including making employment-related decisions, training, and conducting performance management.
- Checks and reviews plans for accuracy and compliance with standards and accepted practices for bridge surveys and preliminary, right-of-way, final and consultant plans.
- Provides design expertise to project core teams and participates in the project scoping process.
- Reviews consultant-prepared plans and makes recommendations on proposed developments and commercial permits related to right-of-way activity.
Qualifications - All you need for success
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
- Six years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.
Special Working Conditions:
- Job requires district-wide and/or statewide travel.
- Enrollment as an Engineer Intern in the State of Missouri is preferred.
- A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required knowledge in applied physics and mathematics, drafting, engineering processes and procedures, project management, industry ethical standards, and analyzing and modeling data.
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
More reasons to love this position:
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:
If you have questions about this position please contact: [email protected]
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.
