District Utilities Engineer- Sikeston

Application Deadline: 02/05/2025

P.E. Preferred. Conditional waiver may be considered. Selected candidate would be required to obtain P.E. within 18 months after start date.

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: Sikeston District Office.

Remote work options will be considered up to 2 days per week at alternate MoDOT facilities.

Selected candidate will report to Sikeston District Office 3 days per week.

Why you’ll love this position: The district utilities engineer is responsible for negotiating and preparing agreements with utility companies and municipalities in the relocation of utility structures or facilities for existing or planned highways, and for coordinating the relocation of the structures/facilities. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

• Notifies utility companies and municipalities of upcoming projects, approves consultant use as needed, and establishes a plan of adjustment to accommodate the department's projects.
• Prepares reimbursable utility agreements, highway and construction easements, job special provisions, and engineering specifications; reviews and approves utility plan of adjustment and subcontract work; verifies design and construction cost estimates meet state and federal auditing guidelines; negotiates and approves Commission obligation percentage on reimbursable adjustments; approves final utility invoices for payment.
• Contacts and works with municipalities, consultants, and utility companies on matters pertaining to relocation of structures or facilities and estimates cost to department.
• Reviews utility permit applications for compliance with policy and prepares policy variance documentation.
• Conducts field visits with municipalities, consultants, and utility companies to explain how projects will affect their facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.
  
  *Conditional waiver consideration: Selected candidate would be required to obtain P.E. within 18 months after start date.
• Five years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.

Special Working Conditions:

Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. 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.

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.

Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.

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