Resident Engineer - Clinton/Nevada

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

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a Resident Engineer to supervise contract administration and field engineering staff in the Clinton district. You will ensure surveying, inspection, documentation, and contract compliance across projects in your area.

The role requires a PE license in Missouri, ABET-accredited engineering degree, and six years of highway/transportation experience, with OSHA 10-Hour certification completed within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited college or university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.
• Six years of highway/transportation engineering experience.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Administer construction contracts for the assigned area.
• Interpret plans, specifications, and special provisions; make corrections as required.
• Prepare or supervise project documentation, reports, payment estimates, and change orders.
• Supervise layout and inspection personnel, including hiring and performance management.
• Communicate with contractors and property owners; respond to contractor claims; serve as expert witness when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Contract administration

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Tools

Professional Engineer license (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, 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.

• 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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