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Transportation Project Designer - Northwest District Office

Missouri Department of Transportation

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Transportation Project Designer - Northwest District Office with Missouri Department of Transportation in St. Joseph, MO, paying $95,612 a year ($45.97 an hour). Posted Sep 3, 2026; closes Oct 31, 2026.

Pay
$95,612 a year ($45.97 an hour)
Location
St. Joseph, MO
Employment type
Full-time
Employer
Missouri Department of Transportation (state government)
Posted
Sep 3, 2026
Closes
Oct 31, 2026

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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:
St. Joseph, MO
Why you’ll love this position:
The
transportation
project
designer
is
responsible
for
directing
a
team
of
designers
and technicians in the preparation and production of detailed transportation construction plans, specifications, and estimates and ensuring design complies with department standards
and
requirements.
Responsibilities
are
performed
under
general
supervision.

What you’ll do:
Supervises
preparation
of
construction
plans
and
job
special
provisions
for
transportation
projects
including evaluating project needs and available resources and assigning tasks.
Supervises
design
personnel
including
making
employment-related
decisions,
training,
and
conducting performance management.
Checks
and
reviews
plans
for
accuracy
and
compliance
with
standards
and
accepted
practices
for
bridge surveys and preliminary, right-of-way, final and consultant plans.
Provides design expertise to project core teams and participates in the project scoping
process
.
Reviews
consultant-prepared
plans
and
makes
recommendations
on
proposed
developments
and commercial permits related to right-of-way activity.

All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's
degree
in
e
ngineering
from
an
ABET-accredited
college
or
university
curriculum.
Six
years
of
experience
in
highway
or
transportation
engineering.
Special Working Conditions:
Job requires district-wide and/or statewide travel.
Enrollment as an Engineer Intern in the State of Missouri is preferred.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
None

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:
NWHR@MoDOT.mo.gov

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