Alternative Project Delivery/Design-Build - Highway Designer Series

Position closes 12/31/2024

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: St. Louis District Office 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Why you’ll love this position:

The highway designer is responsible for the determination of highway design features and performs computations for preparation of detailed construction plans for a portion of, or a complete, highway project. 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.

General Summary

Consideration of minimum qualifications may be waived: experience may be substituted for education. The Alternative Project Delivery/Design-Build - Highway Designer Series assists in the development and administration of innovative contracting methods such as Design-Build and Fixed Price/Variable Scope. This can be an entry-level position. Assigned tasks will suit the level of experience of the selected candidate. Th SLAPD team will provide the training necessary to be successful. Primary work location will be St. Louis District office with periods of co-location with Design-Build teams.

Minimum/Required Qualifications

Highway Designer - Alternative Project Delivery - Bachelor's degree in Engineering from and ABET -accredited college or university curriculum.

Intermediate Highway Designer - Alternative Project Delivery - Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university curriculum. Two years experience in highway or transportation engineering.

Senior Highway Designer - Alternative Project Delivery - Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited college or university curriculum. Four years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.

Desired Qualities

• Innovative, embraces change, open to new ideas, and the ability to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Adept collaborator and ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering processes and standards.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to keep all aspects of a project progressing.
• Willingness to learn and develop each of these qualities.

Examples of Work

Highway Designer Series - Alternative Project Delivery

• Reviews plans and traffic and safety analyses, including but not limited to, bridge replacements and resurfacing utilizing engineering software; prepares reconnaissance and conceptual reports and other project correspondence.
• Reviews various highway design features against standards including geometrics, profile grades, typical sections, signals, signing and lighting, construction staging, traffic control, drainage, construction limits, exceptions to design standards, and safety improvement; uses computer aided drafting and design (CADD) system and other engineering software for computations and plan preparation.
• Assists in the development and review of detailed preliminary plans, right of way plans, and final plans for complex projects, including but not limited to interchanges, urban, or major bridge projects; ensures plans are in accordance with current design standards, policies, specifications, and practices.
• Computes quantities from standards and estimates cost for projects in all stages (preliminary to final) for the purposes of developing both short-term and long-term plans for construction.
• In conjunction with a Professional Land Surveyor, obtains and plots land and property lines on plans for survey notes and abstracts; computes areas; ties right of way points to centerlines; determines size and location of easements.
• Addresses public concerns directly and/or indirectly, including, but not limited to, written correspondence, telephone, email, public hearings and personal meetings.
• In addition to the above, performs tasks for Design-Build projects such as:
  • Compiling information for the development of the Request for Proposal document and other project documentation.
  • Attending one-on-one meetings with shortlisted design-build contractors.
  • Reviewing contractor plans for errors, omissions, and conformance with standards and policy.
  • Becoming technical expert on project and coordinating with other divisions within MoDOT.
  • Evaluating and creatively mitigating project risks.
  • Coordinate with traffic staff on traffic studies and safety analyses.
• Works on high-profile and complex Design-Build projects such as I-70 Cave Springs to Fairgrounds and SL Safety Improvements Project.
• Develops new alternative delivery methods for Missouri.
• Performs duties of increasing responsibilities
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Intermediate Highway Designer - Alternative Project Delivery

• Reviews horizontal and vertical alignment, balances earthwork, hydrologic and hydraulic designs using engineering principles; make design notes, sketches, and layouts for detailing personnel.
• Reviews highway design features including geometrics, standards for highway functional classification, profile grades, typical sections, earthwork quantities, signals, signing and lighting, construction staging, traffic control, drainage, (CADD) system and other engineering software for computations and plan preparation.
• In conjunction with traffic studies specialists, reviews traffic and safety analyses including but not limited to Traffic, Safety, and Operations studies and Access Justification Reports.
• In conjunction with a Professional Land Surveyor determines right of way to be acquired; computes areas; locates land and property lines; determines size and locations of easements.
• Determines items and prices to be used for tabulation of quantities, summaries, and estimates; prepares preliminary to final plan cost estimates for projects.
• Reviews plans for conformance with standards and policy; reviews plans for errors or omissions; writes special provisions.
• Addresses public concerns directly and/or indirectly, including, but not limited to, written correspondence, telephone, email, public hearings and personal meetings.
• In addition to the above, performs tasks for Design-Build projects such as:
  • Compiling information for the development of the Request for Proposal document and other project documentation.
  • Attending one-on-one meetings with shortlisted design-build contractors.
  • Reviewing contractor plans for errors, omissions, and conformance with standards and policy.
  • Becoming technical expert on project and coordinating with other divisions within MoDOT.
  • Evaluating and creatively mitigating project risks.
• Works on high-profile and complex Design-Build projects such as I-70 Cave Springs to Fairgrounds and SL Safety Improvements Project.
• Develops new alternative delivery methods for Missouri.
• Performs duties of increasing responsibilities, which may include providing general instruction, assigning and reviewing work, coaching and training, and providing guidance and instruction in the proper and most efficient methods of accomplishing tasks.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Senior Highway Designer - Alternative Project Delivery

• Reviews horizontal and vertical alignment, balances earthwork, hydrologic and hydraulic designs using engineering principles; makes design notes, sketches, and layouts for detailing personnel; directs and/or completes the preparation of plan and profile sheets; determines mapping corridors for aerial photography.
• Reviews highway design features including geometrics, standards for highway functional classification, profile grades, typical sections, earthwork quantities, signals, signing and lighting, construction staging, traffic control, drainage, construction limits, exceptions to design standards, and safety improvements; uses computer aided drafting and design (CADD) system and other engineering software for computations and plan preparation.
• In conjunction with traffic studies specialists, prepares and reviews traffic and safety analyses including but not limited to Traffic Safety, and Operations studies and Access Justification Reports.
• Prepares cost estimates for use in accurately scoping projects for the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program; determines items and prices to be used for tabulation of quantities, summaries, and estimates; prepares preliminary cost estimates for projects.
• Prepares displays and exhibits to present to the public and participates in public hearings and meetings to obtain public input and answer questions; meets with landowner to discuss right of way acquisition and design options; meets with groups with special interests in transportation.
• Prepares conceptual report, detailed preliminary, right of way, and final plans for an assigned project.
• Prepares contract plan documentation including job special provisions, estimate, workday study, and related contract documents.
• In conjunction with a Professional Land Surveyor prepares bridge surveys to determine approximate bridge length, location, and type of structure; determines the location, type, and size of drainage structures and erosion control measures.
• Reviews in-house, consultant, and permit plans for conformance with standards and policy; reviews plans for error or omissions.
• Participates in quality circle and core teams involving other divisions.
• In addition to the above, performs tasks for Design-Build projects such as:
  • Compiling information for the development of the Request for Proposal document and other project documentation.
  • Attending one-on-one meetings with shortlisted design-build contractors.
  • Reviewing contractor plans for errors, omissions, and conformance with standards and policy.
  • Becoming technical expert on project and coordinating with other divisions within MoDOT.
  • Evaluating and creatively mitigating project risks.
  • Prepare and review traffic studies and safety analyses.
• Works on high-profile and complex Design-Build projects such as I-70 Cave Springs to Fairgrounds and SL Safety Improvements Project.
• Develops new alternative delivery methods for Missouri.
• Performs duties of increasing responsibilities, which may include providing general instructions, assigning and reviewing work, coaching and training, and providing guidance and instruction in the proper and most efficient methods of accomplishing tasks.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

What you’ll do:

• Designs projects, including but not limited to, bridge replacements and resurfacing utilizing engineering software; prepares reconnaissance and conceptual reports and other project correspondence, including but not limited to, environmental impact statements.
• Determines highway design features including geometrics, standards for highway functional classification, profile grades, typical sections, earthwork quantities, signals, signing and lighting, construction staging, traffic control, drainage, construction limits, exceptions to design standards, and safety improvements; uses computer aided drafting and design (CADD) system and other engineering software for computations and plan preparation.
• Assists in the development and review of detailed preliminary plans, right of way plans, and final plans for complex projects, including but not limited to, interchanges, urban, or major bridge projects; ensures plans are in accordance with current design standards, policies, specifications and practices.
• Computes quantities from standards and estimates costs for projects in all stages (preliminary to final) for the purpose of developing both short-term and long-term plans for construction.
• In conjunction with a Professional Land Surveyor, obtains and plots land and property lines on plans for survey notes and abstracts; computes areas; ties right of way points to centerlines; determines size and location easements.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

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

Special Working Conditions:

• Job may require 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: kristina.hodges@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.

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