Resident Engineer - Clinton/Nevada

State of Missouri; Clinton (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defned pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

MoDOT’s Clinton Project Office seeks a Resident Engineer to supervise contract administration and field engineering staff across an assigned district. You will ensure surveying, inspection, documentation, and contract administration of construction projects meet specifications and standards under general supervision.

The role requires PE licensure in Missouri, ABET-accredited degree, and 6+ years in highway/transportation engineering, with OSHA 10-Hour certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Professional Engineer license in Missouri 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; propose corrections as needed.
• Prepare or supervise project documentation, reports, payment estimates, change orders, final plans, and contractor performance reports.

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

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: 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.

• 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.

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 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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