Resident Engineer - KC District Office

State of Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 11, 2025
  • Salary: $107,085.36 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:107085
  • Full Time
  • Engineering
  • Job Description

    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:

    Why you’ll love this position:


    The resident engineer supervises contract administration and engineering personnel at a field office covering an area within a district and ensures surveying, inspection, documentation, and contract administration of construction projects complies with specifications, special provisions and standard plans. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

    What you’ll do:

    • Administers construction contracts for the assigned area.
    • Interprets construction plans, specifications and special provisions and makes corrections as required.
    • Prepares or supervises preparation of project documentation, project reports, payment estimates, change orders, final plans and contractor performance reports; reports progress of contractor payments.
    • Supervises layout and inspection personnel, including making hiring and other employment related decisions, conducting performance management, scheduling, and assigning work, and ensuring appropriate training is received.
    • Communicates with contractors and property owners to resolve construction problems; prepares department responses to contractor claims and serves as an expert witness in litigation regarding construction issues.


    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.
    • Six years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.
    • OSHA 10-Hour Certification required within 90 days.


    Special Working Conditions:

    • Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
    • This title requires advanced accreditation or licensure which is only available to holders of specific postsecondary degrees.


    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:

    Central District Human Resources . kchr@modot.mo.gov , kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov , sehr@modot.mo.gov , SWHR@modot.mo.gov , nehrmocareersteam@modot.mo.gov , nwhr@modot.mo.gov , cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov , Central District Human Resources ( districts will delete all email address except theirs)
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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