Bridge Location and Layout Designer

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking a bridge location and layout designer responsible for preliminary design and final layouts for highway structures, including bridges, culverts, and retaining walls. The role involves hydraulic analyses, cost estimating, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines, under general supervision.

The position requires a civil/structural engineering degree, Engineer-in-Training certification, and at least five years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer-in-Training exam completed.
• Five years of civil engineering experience with proficiency in structural or highway design.
• Advanced degree may substitute up to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent hydraulic and hydrologic analyses for stream crossing structures and grade separation designs.
• Evaluate alternatives and prepare cost estimates for the most practical design.
• Prepare bridge memorandums for new or rehabilitated structures and internal agreements.
• Liaise with department personnel, agencies, consultants, and suppliers to gather data and secure permits.
• Coordinate and review valley data, surveys, and soundings with division and district personnel.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering

Engineer-in-Training exam

Five years of civil engineering experience

Advanced degree in civil engineering (hydrology/hydraulics or soil mechanics) substitution

Job description

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: Central Office, 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO

Why You’ll Love This Position

The bridge location and layout designer is responsible for all aspects of preliminary design and final layouts for any type of highway structure, including but not limited to, new bridges, culverts and retaining walls and the widening and rehabilitation of existing structures, preparing bridge memorandums, hydraulic analysis, cost estimating and ensuring adherence to all applicable state and federal guidelines. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What You’ll Do

• Performs independent hydraulic and hydrologic analysis for stream crossing structures and geometric designs for grade separation structures in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) as required to determine the appropriate type of structure, span lengths, widths, grades, and substructure types.
• Evaluates multiple alternatives and prepares comparative cost estimates for determination of the most structurally and fiscally practical design for the site.
• Prepares bridge memorandums for new structures and for rehabilitation of existing structures for use as internal contractual agreements between the division and the districts detailing all necessary aspects of the structure and any additional specific bridge and roadway requirements.
• Liaisons with department personnel, state and federal agencies, consultants, contractors, fabricators, product suppliers, railroads, utilities, and other agencies in order to gain or provide information, provide technical assistance, obtain necessary permits, or request an agreement on a proposed structural layout in order to proceed with final design; serves on core teams.
• Coordinates and reviews work and activities with appropriate division and district personnel in order to obtain valley section data, surveys, and soundings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training exam.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering with a demonstrated proficiency in structural or highway design.
• An advanced degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in hydrology/hydraulics or soil mechanics may be substituted for a maximum of two years of experience

Special Working Conditions

• Job requires occasional national or statewide 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 click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities. Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation

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.

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