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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: Work location within the Southwest District may be considered.
If selected for further consideration for this position, the interview date is Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The Area Engineer position will be responsible for the Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission, Harry S Truman Coordinating Council, JATSO & Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission:
Barton, Bates, Benton, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, Jasper, McDonald, Newton, St. Clair & Vernon Counties
Why you’ll love this position:
The area engineer represents a large (usually multi-county) area within a district and serves as the department's primary contact with area leaders, businesses, municipal officials, and the public to communicate the department's direction and resolve customer concerns; assists in the coordination of department activities in the area, including planning, design, permitting, construction, traffic, and maintenance functions. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.
What you’ll do:- Serves as the district liaison and primary point of contact within a geographic area for media, civic groups, business leaders and the general public, as well as federal, state, and local officials; acts with the delegated authority of the district engineer in making transportation decisions for the assigned area.
- Represents the department at community meetings, media events, information panels, civic gatherings, and other public functions.
- Provides leadership, direction, and engineering expertise across engineering functions and projects; may ensure consistency and provide quality control for area projects.
- Serves on area and project teams to assist in the coordination of department activities from identification of need through maintenance, including scoping, planning, design, permits, construction, and traffic.
- Participates in the planning process for a geographic area; works with district and statewide planning staff, Regional Planning Commissions, and/or Metropolitan Planning Organizations to identify and prioritize area
needs, as well as align the planning process with statewide goals and resources
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.
Special Working Conditions:- Job requires frequent travel within the district and occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
- Job requires residence in the assigned area.
- This title requires advanced accreditation or licensure which is only available to holders of specific postsecondary degrees.
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: Southwest District Human Resources at SWHR@modot.mo.gov -
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