State of Missouri · 21 hours ago
Alternative Project Delivery/Design-Build - Highway Designer Series
Chesterfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
0+ years expThe State of Missouri is seeking a Highway Designer to determine highway design features and prepare detailed construction plans for highway projects. This role involves working under moderate supervision and offers opportunities for career advancement through skill development and experience.
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Responsibilities
Reviews plans and traffic and safety analyses, including but not limited to, bridge replacements and resurfacing utilizing engineering software; prepares reconnaissance and conceptual reports and other project correspondence
Reviews various highway design features against standards including geometrics, profile grades, typical sections, signals, signing and lighting, construction staging, traffic control, drainage, construction limits, exceptions to design standards, and safety improvement; uses computer aided drafting and design (CADD) system and other engineering software for computations and plan preparation
Assists 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
Computes quantities from standards and estimates cost for projects in all stages (preliminary to final) for the purposes of developing both short-term and long-term plans for construction
In conjunction with a Professional Land Surveyor, obtains and plots land and property lines on plans for survey notes and abstracts; computes areas; ties right of way points to centerlines; determines size and location of easements
Addresses public concerns directly and/or indirectly, including, but not limited to, written correspondence, telephone, email, public hearings and personal meetings
In addition to the above, performs tasks for Design-Build projects such as: Compiling information for the development of the Request for Proposal document and other project documentation. Attending one-on-one meetings with shortlisted design-build contractors. Reviewing contractor plans for errors, omissions, and conformance with standards and policy. Becoming technical expert on project and coordinating with other divisions within MoDOT. Evaluating and creatively mitigating project risks. Coordinate with traffic staff on traffic studies and safety analyses
Works on high-profile and complex Design-Build projects such as I-70 Cave Springs to Fairgrounds and SL Safety Improvements Project
Develops new alternative delivery methods for Missouri
Performs duties of increasing responsibilities
Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum
Two years experience in highway or transportation engineering
Four years of experience in highway or transportation engineering
Preferred
Innovative, embraces change, open to new ideas, and the ability to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently
Adept collaborator and ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external team members
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Knowledge and understanding of engineering processes and standards
Strong leadership skills and ability to keep all aspects of a project progressing
Willingness to learn and develop each of these qualities
Benefits
Defined pension plan
Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
Eligibility for health insurance coverage
Company
State of Missouri
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Mccarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Tidball
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