Resident Engineer

Missouri Department of Transportation; Clinton (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation in Clinton, MO is seeking a Resident Engineer to supervise contract administration and field personnel, ensuring surveying, inspection, documentation, and contract compliance with specifications and standard plans.

The position requires a ABET‑accredited engineering degree, Missouri PE license, and at least six years of highway or transportation experience, plus OSHA 10‑hour certification within 90 days; duties include managing staff, evaluating contractor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Missouri Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Six years of highway or transportation engineering experience.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Administer construction contracts for the assigned area.
• Interpret construction plans, specifications and special provisions and make corrections.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri

Job description

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, September 18, 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.