Highway Designer Series (District Utility Coordinator) - St. Louis District

Position closes 03/12/2025

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.

Salary Summary:

• Highway Designer - $65,335.68 annually
• Intermediate Highway Designer - $70,562.40
• Senior Highway Designer - $76,207.20

Job Location: St. Louis District Office - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Job Summary:

Highway Designer - District Utility Coordinator

• The District Utility Coordinator is responsible for coordinating with utility companies and municipalities for any required utility adjustments or relocations on current and future projects. Reviews items for conformance to plans, specifications, special provisions, and terms of agreements. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

Intermediate Highway Designer - District Utility Coordinator

• The District Utility Coordinator is responsible for coordinating with utility companies and municipalities for any required utility adjustments or relocations on current and future projects. Reviews items for conformance to plans, specifications, special provisions, and terms of agreements. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

Senior Highway Designer - District Utility Coordinator

• The District Utility Coordinator is responsible for coordinating with utility companies and municipalities for any required utility adjustments or relocations on current or future projects. Reviews items for conformance to plans, specifications, special provisions, and terms of agreements. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

All you need for success:

Minimum/Required Qualifications

Highway Designer - District Utility Coordinator

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and medical-physical examination.
• Certification Required for Inspectors (The successful candidate will need to obtain): Initial 40 Hours Asbestos Worker/Supervisor license with MDNR - Hands on Training, pass (2) two written test with 80%.
• Annual (8) hour refresher course and test per EPA/MDNR regulations to stay current with license.

Intermediate Highway Designer - District Utility Coordinator

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and medical-physical examination.
• Certification Required for Inspectors (The successful candidate will need to obtain): Initial 40 Hours Asbestos Worker/Supervisor license with MDNR - Hands on Training, pass (2) two written test with 80%.
• Annual (8) hour refresher course and test per EPA/MDNR regulations to stay current with license.

Senior Highway Designer - District Utility Coordinator

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and medical-physical examination.
• Certification Required for Inspectors (The successful candidate will need to obtain): Initial 40 Hours Asbestos Worker/Supervisor license with MDNR - Hands on Training, pass (2) two written test with 80%.
• Annual (8) hour refresher course and test per EPA/MDNR regulations to stay current with license.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Highway Designer - District Utility Coordinator - Lead Worker Only
• Intermediate Highway Designer - District Utility Coordinator - Lead Worker Only
• Senior Highway Designer - District Utility Coordinator - Lead Worker Only

Special Working Conditions/Job Characteristics:

Construction Inspector - District Utility Coordinator

• Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight travel
• Job requires moderate physical activity
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse other otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.

Intermediate Construction Inspector - District Utility Coordinator

• Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight travel
• Job requires moderate physical activity
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse other otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.

Senior Construction Inspector - District Utility Coordinator

• Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight travel
• Job requires moderate physical activity
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse other otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.

Examples of Work:

Highway Designer - District Utility Coordinator

• Coordinates and performs construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
• Coordinates with design and construction to ensure that utility information is correctly shown on the plans. Requests locates through the MO One Call System.
• Assist with District Utility Engineers (DUEs) in meeting with the utility companies on future and current projects. This includes working with the utility companies during the design and construction stages of a project to coordinate the adjustment or relocation of their facilities based on the project work schedule.
• Track and document work in the field on all utility reimbursable and non-reimbursable work. Complete C-9 and Final Utility Reports. Maintains required construction documentation, records, and files; prepares progress and other reports. Keeps DUE and supervisor fully informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job.
• Assist permit inspectors with utility issues related to permit work on MoDOT R/W.
• Work with the design/construction personnel to establish electrical service for new power supply assemblies on signal, lighting, and ITS projects.
• Work with MoDOT contractors to ensure work proceeds safely around all active utilities on projects. Coordinate critical contractor work on projects with the utility companies.
• Inspect and prepare C-9 and Final Utility Reports on Railroad grade improvement projects.
• On-site inspection of utilities for consideration of sale of excess right of way.
• Demolition Activities.
• Design - Perform Field checks with Design at each location #parcel descriptions, any well or septic tank removals, debris, sheds, sidewalks, patios, trees, etc. that needs to be removed.
• Verify Maintenance of MoDOT Owned Property - (by others, coordinated through Construction) - All buildings are secured- doors locked, windows closed and not broken out, grass is being mowed, tree branches picked up, lots are clean of debris, no parcels are being "dumped" on - roped off if needed, No Trespassing signs posted.
• Abatement - Oversee asbestos removal and coordinate air-monitoring personnel. Verify quantities and removal practices of abatement contractor. Perform final inspection after removal and review waste manifest for proper disposal prior to payment.
• Demolition - Verify if all notifications, asbestos removal/clearances, and utilities disconnects performed. Monitor and document contractor progress.
• UST (Underground Storage Tanks) - Coordination with contractor, MoDOT Environmental Compliance, and MDNR on the testing and removal of Underground Storage Tanks.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Intermediate Highway Designer - District Utility Coordinator

• Coordinates and performs construction utility inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, engineering principles and agreements. Ensures utility work is completed correctly and on schedule to resolve conflicts, known and unknown.
• Coordinates with design and construction to ensure that utility information is correctly shown on the plans. Requests locates through MO One Call System.
• Assist the District Utility Engineers (DUEs) in meeting with the utility companies on future and current projects. This includes working with the utility companies during the design and construction stages of a project to coordinate the adjustment or relocation of their facilities based on the project work schedule.
• Track and document work in the field on all utility reimbursable and non-reimbursable work. Complete C-9 and Final Utility Reports. Maintains required construction documentation, records, and files; prepares progress and other reports. Keeps DUE and supervisor fully informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job.
• Assist permit inspectors with utility issues related to permit work on MoDOT R/W.
• Work with the design/construction personnel to establish electrical service for new power supply assemblies on signal, lighting, and ITS projects.
• Work with MoDOT contractors to ensure work proceeds safely around all active utilities on projects. Coordinate critical contractor work on projects with the utility companies.
• Inspect and prepare C-9 and Final Utility Reports on Railroad grade improvement projects.
• On-site inspection of utilities for consideration of sale of excess right of way.
• Demolition Activities.
• Design - Perform Field checks with Design at each location #parcel descriptions, any well or septic tank removals, debris, sheds, sidewalks, patios, trees, etc. that needs to be removed.
• Verify Maintenance of MoDOT Owned Property - (by others, coordinated through Construction) - All buildings are secured- doors locked, windows closed and not broken out, grass is being mowed, tree branches picked up, lots are clean of debris, no parcels are being "dumped" on - roped off if needed, No Trespassing signs posted.
• Abatement - Oversee asbestos removal and coordinate air-monitoring personnel. Verify quantities and removal practices of abatement contractor. Perform final inspection after removal and review waste manifest for proper disposal prior to payment.
• Demolition - Verify if all notifications, asbestos removal/clearances, and utilities disconnects performed. Monitor and document contractor progress.
• UST (Underground Storage Tanks) - Coordination with contractor, MoDOT Environmental Compliance, and MDNR on the testing and removal of Underground Storage Tanks.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Senior Highway Designer - District Utility Coordinator

• Coordinates and performs construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
• Coordinates with design and construction to ensure that utility information is correctly shown on the plans. Requests locates through the MO One Call System.
• Assist with District Utility Engineers (DUEs) in meeting with the utility companies on future and current projects. This includes working with the utility companies during the design and construction stages of a project to coordinate the adjustments or relocation of their facilities based on the project work schedule.
• Track and document work in the field on all utility reimbursable and non-reimbursable work. Complete C-9 and Final Utility Reports. Maintains required construction documentation, records, and files; prepares progress and other reports. Keeps DUE and supervisor fully informed as to activities and unusual conditions on the job.
• Assist permit inspectors with utility issues related to permit work on MoDOT R/W.
• Work with the design/construction personnel to establish electrical services for new power supply assemblies on signal, lighting, and ITS projects.
• Work with MoDOT contractors to ensure work proceeds safely around all active utilities on projects. Coordinate critical contractor work on projects with the utility companies.
• Inspect and prepare C-9 and Final Utility Reports on Railroad grade improvement projects.
• On-site inspection of utilities for consideration of sale of excess right of way.
• Demolition Activities.
• Design - Perform Field checks with Design at each location # parcel descriptions, any well or septic tank removals, debris, sheds, sidewalks, patios, trees, etc. that needs to be removed.
• Verify Maintenance of MoDOT Owned Property - (by others, coordinated through Construction) - All buildings are secured - doors locked, windows closed and not broken out, grass is being mowed, tree branches picked up, lots are clean of debris, no parcels are being "dumped" on - roped off if needed, No Trespassing signs posted.
• Abatement - Oversee asbestos removal and coordinate air-monitoring personnel. Verify quantities and removal of disposal prior to payment.
• Demolition - Verify all notifications, asbestos removal/clearances, and utilities disconnects performed. Monitor and document contractor progress.
• UST (Underground Storage Tanks) - Coordination with contractor, MoDOT Environmental Compliance, and MDNR on the testing and removal of Underground Storage Tanks.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

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.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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