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Job Description
Deadline to apply: February 22, 2026
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: Northeast District Office, 1711 Highway 61 South, Hannibal, MO
Why you’ll love this position:
The district design engineer is responsible for managing the design, utilities and surveying resources for a district and ensures the production of quality highway design plans on time and within budget. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.
What you’ll do:- Evaluates transportation projects and other design-related tasks and commits resources to design teams.
- Supervises district design staff including making hiring and other employment-related decisions, assigning work, conducting performance management and ensuring appropriate training is provided.
- Provides highway design expertise through project core team participation.
- Oversees quality assurance and quality control for district design activities, including making field checks.
- Monitors district design plan production to maintain letting schedule.
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.
- Nine years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.
Special Working Conditions:- Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
- This title requires advanced accreditation or licensure which is only available to holders of specific postsecondary degrees.
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: nehr@modot.mo.gov -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Missouri
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