From the State of Missouri’s central office in Jefferson City, this Structural Liaison Engineer role plays a pivotal part in bridging the work of external consultants with the department’s structural standards. The position provides structural expertise to districts, ensuring that bridge plans and related documents are produced on time and in line with project construction schedules, all while operating under general supervision.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 on structures may be substituted for a maximum of two years of experience.
Benefits
- Defined pension plan
- Health insurance
- Leave and holidays
Job Summary - Why You’ll Love This Position
Job Location: Central Office, 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO. 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.
Compensation
Salary: USD 98,896 per year.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please consider the Preferred Employee Qualities page on the Missouri Department of Transportation site for more information.
Job Details - More Reasons to Love This Position
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit the CAREERS page to explore all that is available. Your total compensation goes beyond the base salary, and a Total Compensation Calculator is available to help illustrate the full value of benefits and pay.
Contact Details
Questions or accommodations: cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov
