Highway Designer Series - Springfield or Joplin

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:
Southwest District Office
3025 E. Kearney St, Springfield, MO
or the Joplin Regional Office, 2915 S. Doughboy Drive, Joplin, MO
If selected for further consideration for this position, the interview date is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Why you’ll love this position:
The
highway
designer
is
responsible
for
the
determination
of
highway
design
features and
performs
computations
for
preparation
of
detailed
construction
plans
for
a
portion of, or a complete, highway project. Responsibilities are performed under moderate
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.

Design projects, including but not limited to, bridge replacements and resurfacing utilizing engineering software;
prepare
reconnaissance
and
conceptual
reports
and
other
project
correspondence,
including
but not limited to environmental impact statements.
Determine highway design features including geometrics, standards for highway functional classification, profile grades, typical sections, earthwork quantities, signals, signing and lighting, construction staging, traffic
control,
drainage,
construction
limits,
exceptions
to
design
standards,
and
safety
improvements;
use computer aided drafting and design (CADD) system and other engineering software for computations and plan preparation.
Assist in the development and review of detailed preliminary plans, right of way plans, and final plans for complex
projects,
including
but
not
limited
to,
interchanges,
urban,
or
major
bridge
projects;
ensures
plans are in accordance with current design standards, policies, specifications and practices.
Compute
quantities
from
standards
and
estimates
costs
for
projects
in
all
stages
(preliminary
to
final)
for the purpose of developing both short-term and long-term plans for construction.
In
conjunction
with
a
Professional
Land
Surveyor,
obtain
and
plot
land
and
property
lines
on
plans
for survey
notes
and
abstracts;
compute
areas;
tie
right
of
way
points
to
centerlines;
determine
size
and location easements.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's
d
egree
in
e
ngineering
from
an
ABET-accredited
college
or
university
curriculum
.
Special Working Conditions:
Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight
travel
.
A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required knowledge in applied physics and mathematics, drafting, engineering processes and procedures, project management, industry ethical standards, and analyzing and modeling data.

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.

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.