Structural Specialist at State of Missouri – Jefferson City, Missouri

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

Why you’ll love this position:

The structural specialist details preliminary and final bridge plans for complex bridge structures, performs analysis for standard vehicles and superload trucks to determine safe load capacities on state bridges, updates inventory data for all state bridges, performs layout for minor structures, and develops information for design manuals, computer manuals, and standard plans. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Identifies bridges on given routes, inputs truck geometry in computer programs, evaluates structural analysis results, and provides restrictions for special permit or construction loadings.
• Collects and inputs bridge information for the National Bridge Inventory.
• Performs load-rating calculations to determine the maximum load capacity of state and non-state bridges.
• Provides technical assistance in broad areas of structural detailing, developing new detailing standards for bridge plans; develops and makes revisions to the bridge manual, computer manuals, standard library, and plans.
• Performs layout of geometrical dimensions for box culvert and retaining wall structures using information from district and preliminary design layout notes; assists with verification of geometrical problems or dimensions on plans from construction.

All you need for success:

• Two years of college or Associate's Degree: Drafting, Computer Aided Drafting, or related field
• Six years of experience in structural detailing.

Special Working Conditions:

• None

Preferred Qualifications:

• MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities. 
  Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation   

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