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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: Central Office, 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO
Why you’ll love this position:
The senior structural engineer provides structural and hydraulic professional engineering services for development of the scope and budget for structures in statewide transportation improvement program (STIP) projects and for production of structural plans and specifications for the STIP that meet the project scope and budget and provide safety to the traveling public; consults with districts and other divisions to solve structural problems. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.
What you’ll do:- Produces independent structural design calculations for structures in the STIP, including new bridges, bridge rehabilitations, staged construction, retaining walls, and culverts.
- Produces load rating calculations for structures that are part of the national bridge inventory in Missouri, reviews load rating calculations for conformance with policy, and prepares correspondence related to load posting recommendations on structures.
- Produces construction plans by checking plan design and detailing performed by others for conformance to standards, procedures, accepted practices, and for computational errors.
- Performs quality control of and develops revisions to internal manuals, specifications, guidelines, and computer programs.
- Reviews in-house and consultant structural plans for conformance to department practice, including writing special provisions and preparing final cost and working days estimate.
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.
- Five years of post-graduate experience in civil engineering with a demonstrated proficiency in structural design or engineering applications. An advanced degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in structural design or engineering applications may be substituted for a maximum of two years of experience.
Special Working Conditions:- This position is located in the Bridge Management section and will be working on our Plan of Corrective Action for load ratings.
- Job requires occasional, statewide travel.
- This title requires advanced accreditation or licensure which is only available to holders of specific postsecondary degrees.
Preferred Qualifications:- MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities.
Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation
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:
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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