Structural Liaison Engineer

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: Central Office, 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

The structural liaison engineer ensures that quality bridge plans and related documents are produced in a timely manner through the use of consultants to meet the department's project construction schedules and commitments, and serves as a resource to the district for structural related needs. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Provides oversight and guidance to consultants under contract for structural services to the department; negotiates scope of work and reviews deliverables from consultants to ensure department's hydraulic and structural design expectations are met; monitors consultants' progress.
• Works with districts to scope and estimate major bridge projects, assist districts with bridge asset management plans and provides expertise in structural and/or hydraulic related issues to the districts, including participation in meetings as required.
• Provides recommendations regarding selection of consultants to provide structural design services for the department; generates input to and maintains the consultant rating system for each consultant under contract for structural services; holds consultants accountable for quality bridge plans delivered on time and within budget.
• Participates as necessary in the resolution of post-letting construction problems and contractor requests for plan deviation involving structural plans and related documents.
• Works with outside agencies to obtain permits, cost sharing agreements such as bi-state agreements, and project plan approvals.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.
• Over nine years of experience in civil engineering with a demonstrated proficiency in structural design. An advanced degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in structures may be substituted for a maximum of two years of experience.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires occasional, statewide and/or national, overnight travel.
• 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:

cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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