Resident Engineer - Joplin

Job Description:

Resident Engineer - Joplin

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: Joplin Regional Office, 2915 S. Doughboy Dr., Joplin, MO, 64804

If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted to schedule an interview for Monday, August 4, 2025.

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.

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)

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

• 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.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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: swhr@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.

Salary:

$107,085.36 per Year