Resident Engineer - Clinton​/Nevada

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: Clinton Project Office (1057

E. Gaines Drive, Clinton, MO 64735)

If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted to schedule an interview for Friday, August 21, 2026.

The resident engineer supervises contract administration and engineering personnel at a field office covering an area within a district and ensures surveying, inspection, documentation, and contract administration of construction projects complies with specifications, special provisions and standard plans. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

• Administer construction contracts for the assigned area.
• Interpret construction plans, specifications and special provisions and make corrections as required.
• Prepare or supervise preparation of project documentation, project reports, payment estimates, change orders, final plans and contractor performance reports; report progress of contractor payments.
• Supervise layout and inspection personnel, including making hiring and other employment related decisions, conducting performance management, scheduling, and assigning work, and ensuring appropriate training is received.
• Communicate with contractors and property owners to resolve construction problems; prepares department responses to contractor claims and serves as an expert witness in litigation regarding construction issues.

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
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required within 90 days

Special

Working Conditions:

• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
• This title requires advanced accreditation or licensure which is only available to holders of specific postsecondary degrees.

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. 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.

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.

Southwest District Human Resources: swhr.gov