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District Construction & Materials Engineer - Northwest District Office

St. Joseph (Mo.) Chamber of Commerce

St. Joseph (Mo.) Chamber of Commerce

USD 119,935.68-119,935.68 / year
Posted on Aug 28, 2025
Listing Title:
District Construction & Materials Engineer – Northwest District Office
Company Name:
MoDOT
Title of Position:
District Construction & Materials Engineer
Description:
St. Joseph, MO
Full-Time Salaried
$119,935.68 Per year
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Missouri Department of Transportation
Northwest District
Engineering
Northwest District Office

Job Summary – Why you’ll love this position
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.

Why you’ll love this position:

The district construction and materials engineer provides district-wide oversight, technical expertise and quality assurance of district construction projects, materials inspections, and geotechnical operations. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

Responsibilities – What you’ll do
What you'll do:

Provides supervision and technical assistance to district resident engineers, materials staff, construction personnel, and geotechnical staff.
Provides quality assurance for district construction activities.
Serves as the district construction and materials representative during the project development process.
Serves as the external contact for the public and media and the internal contact for department customer service and community relations personnel regarding district construction activities.
Interprets project specifications for district construction and materials staff.

Qualifications – All you need for success
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.
Eight 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.

Job Details – More reasons to love this position
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.

Contact Details – If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
If you have questions about this position please contact: NWHR@MoDOT.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

Link to Application (if applicable):
https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/ada3b3ea-7568-412d-b169-4425473729d0?jb=1
Name of Contact:
Miriah Woods
Email Address of Contact:
NWHR@modot.mo.gov
Date of Expiration (if applicable):
9/10/2025