Resident Engineer - Clinton/Nevada

Job Summary - Why you’ll love 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:  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, October 30, 2026.

Why you’ll love this position:

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.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• 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.

Qualifications - All you need for success

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.

Job Details - 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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

Southwest District Human Resources:  [email protected]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.