Materials Engineer jobs in Saint Louis, MO

Positions are typically filled at a salary no higher than the identified midpoint/market level of a salary range.

Job Location: Central Office, 1617 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

The assistant state construction and materials engineer administers contractor claims, develops and tracks the division budget, advises the districts on contractual issues, supervises the technical staff and performs the duties of the state construction and materials engineer in his/her absence. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Supervises and directs activities of personnel in assigned sections; makes hiring and other employment related decisions, assigns work, disciplines employees and conducts performance management.
• Consults with district construction and materials personnel, contractors, materials suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, associations and other state highways and federal agencies regarding construction problems, products and procedures; recommends alternative solutions to problems.
• Interprets specifications and assists with implementation of state materials specifications and research; serves as the principal resource for contract administration issues.
• Reviews contractor claims for acceptance and assigns formal review; manages maintenance of the claims database and filing system.
• Establishes and tracks the budget for assigned sections.

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
• Over nine years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required within 90 days.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.

More reasons to love this position:

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.

If you have questions about this position, please contact:

cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.