Assistant to the Resident Engineer (Materials) - St. Louis District

Position closes 07/29/2025

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 (Materials Department) - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Why you’ll love this position:

The assistant to the materials resident engineer supervises acceptance and engineering personnel in district office with large numbers of staff or in which complex projects requiring supervisory aid for the resident engineer are being performed; oversees one or more areas including sampling, testing, inspection, project documentation, and supporting contract administration of construction projects, as assigned. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Supervises layout and inspection personnel including conducting performance management and scheduling and assigning work.
• Administers construction contracts for the assigned area.
• Interprets construction plans, specifications, and special provisions.
• Prepares or supervises preparation of project documentation, project reports, payment estimates, change orders, final plans and contractor performance reports, as assigned; reports progress of contractor payments.
• Communicates with contractors and property owners to resolve construction problems; prepares department responses to contractor claims.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training exam.
• 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.

Examples of Work:

• Supervises sampling and testing personnel including conducting performance management, scheduling, and assigning work.
• Provide guidance and support for construction contract set up on material acceptance for the district.
• Interprets construction plans, specifications, and special provisions.
• Prepares or supervises preparation of material documentation, reports, material summaries, and contractor performance reports, as assigned.
• Communicates with inspectors, contractors, and suppliers to resolve material acceptance problems; prepares department responses to contractor or supplier claims.
• Disseminates material information to Construction Division, contractors, suppliers, and district staff.
• Provides technical expertise and material input and training for each section.
• Manages functions of the materials office as assigned; may include responsibility for staffing, fleet vehicles, and acquisition and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs field checks to evaluate materials on construction sites.
• Investigates material problems and conveys information to the resident engineer to aid negotiation of acceptance and/or cost changes.
• Performs Independent Assurance Sampling to ensure technicians follow proper testing procedures.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities in a manner consistent with the department's EEO policies.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

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

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