Transportation Project Designer - St. Louis District
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Safety Engineer
Posting closes 10/23/2026
Minimum requirement of years of experience may be waived for this position.
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:
St. Louis District Office - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Thetransportationprojectdesignerisresponsiblefordirectingateamofdesignersand technicians in the preparation and production of detailed transportation construction plans, specifications, and estimates and ensuring design complies with department standardsandrequirements.
Responsibilitiesareperformedundergeneralsupervision.
- Supervisespreparationofconstructionplansandjobspecialprovisionsfortransportationprojectsincluding evaluating project needs and available resources and assigning tasks.
- Supervisesdesignpersonnelincludingmakingemployment-related decisions,training,and conducting performance management.
- Checksandreviewsplansforaccuracyandcompliancewithstandardsandacceptedpracticesforbridge surveys and preliminary, right-of-way, final and consultant plans.
- Provides design expertise to project core teams and participates in the project scoping process.
- Reviewsconsultant-preparedplansandmakesrecommendationsonproposeddevelopmentsand commercial permits related to right-of-way activity.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor'sdegreein eengineering.
- Six years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.
Working Conditions:
- Job requires district-wide and/or statewide travel.
- Enrollment as an Engineer Intern in the State of Missouri is preferred.
- A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required knowledge in applied physics and mathematics, drafting, engineering processes and procedures, project management, industry ethical standards, and analyzing and modeling data.
- None
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.
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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. to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.
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