Assistant District Construction & Materials Engineer - Sikeston or Willow Springs

State of Missouri; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking an Assistant District Construction and Materials Engineer to coordinate and supervise construction and materials activities across the Southeast District, from the reporting location in Sikeston or Willow Springs, MO. The role includes providing technical support to resident engineers and making operational decisions under general supervision.

The position requires a MO-licensed Professional Engineer, ABET-accredited engineering degree, and at least six years in highway or

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support and expertise to resident engineers; ensures resident engineer documentation conforms to federal and department requirements.
• Performs district project and job site reviews as well as inspections prior to project acceptance.
• Reviews plans for constructability prior to letting.
• Oversees the daily operations of the district materials section; hires and manages materials personnel; assigns work and conducts performance management.
• Supervises and coordinates quality control procedures to ensure materials comply with specifications.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Application Deadline: 11/12/2026

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: Sikeston or Willow Springs, MO (Alternate locations within Southeast District may be considered)

Candidates should be prepared to describe how they will successfully manage and supervise employees across the Southeast District from their reporting location.

Why you'll love this position: The assistant district construction and materials engineer assists with the coordination and supervision of construction and materials activities, provides technical support and makes operational and administrative decisions related to district construction and materials, as assigned. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

• Provides technical support and expertise to resident engineers; ensures resident engineer documentation conforms to federal and department requirements.
• Performs district project and job site reviews as well as inspections prior to project acceptance.
• Reviews plans for constructability prior to letting.
• May oversee the daily operations of the district materials section; checks district project materials summaries; supervises materials personnel including making hiring and other employment related decisions, assigning work, disciplining employees and conducting performance management.
• Supervises and coordinates quality control procedures to ensure materials comply with specifications.

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 pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance.

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. 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.

Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.

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