Utilities Relocation & Agreements Engineer

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

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation's Southwest District is hiring a district utilities engineer in Springfield to negotiate and coordinate utility relocations for highway projects. Under general supervision, you will work with municipalities and utilities to move lines and structures efficiently.

Responsibilities include preparing reimbursable agreements, easements, cost estimates, and reviewing invoices; conducting field visits and ensuring compliance with state and federal auditing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer license in Missouri is preferred.
• Minimum five years' experience in highway or transportation engineering.

Responsibilities

• Notifies and coordinates with municipalities, consultants, and utilities for relocation of structures or facilities.
• Prepares and reviews utility agreements, easements, and cost estimates; ensures compliance with auditing guidelines.
• Negotiates Commission obligation percentage on reimbursable adjustments and approves final invoices.
• Reviews permit applications for policy compliance and prepares variance documentation.
• Conducts field visits to explain project impacts on facilities.

Skills

Negotiation

Project coordination

Engineering communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation's Southwest District is hiring a district utilities engineer in Springfield to negotiate and coordinate utility relocations for highway projects. Under general supervision, you will work with municipalities and utilities to move lines and structures efficiently.

Responsibilities include preparing reimbursable agreements, easements, cost estimates, and reviewing invoices; conducting field visits and ensuring compliance with state and federal auditing