Structural Designer Series

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Leave & holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a structural designer at entry to senior levels to perform design computations, analysis, and sketches for transportation structures such as bridges and box culverts. The role offers progression through CAREER-LADDER positions based on knowledge and experience.

The entry salary is posted above, with intermediate and senior starting salaries at $72,691.68 and $78,506.88 respectively, reflecting MoDOT’s compensation approach for growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural design computations and analysis and sketches of routine bridges, retaining walls, and box culverts.
• Performs structural evaluations for special permit or construction loadings.
• Performs supporting calculations, reviews history files and updates manuals to keep engineering library updated.
• Creates sketches by hand or using computer aided drafting and design applications to illustrate the structure design.
• Rates bridges for load capacities and the federal bridge inventory as required by state statutes and national standards.

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

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

This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the intermediate starting salary of $72,691.68, and a senior starting salary of $78,506.88.

Why You’ll Love This Position

The structural designer is responsible for making structural design computations, analysis, drawings, and sketches for the design of transportation related structures, such as routine bridges, retaining walls, and box culverts. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What You’ll Do

• Performs structural design computations and analysis and sketches of routine bridges, retaining walls, and box culverts.
• Performs structural evaluations for special permit or construction loadings.
• Performs supporting calculations, reviews history files and updates manuals to keep engineering library updated.
• Creates sketches by hand or using computer aided drafting and design applications to illustrate the structure design.
• Rates bridges for load capacities and the federal bridge inventory as required by state statutes and national standards.

All You Need For Success

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.

Special Working Conditions

None

More Reasons To Love This Position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes

• defined pension plan
• generous amounts of leave and holiday time
• eligibility for health insurance coverage

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.

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