District Utilities Engineer - Northwest District Office

$92k Per Year Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $76k

• $112k Per Year District Utilities Engineer
• Northwest District Office State of Missouri

Occupation:

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Location:

Saint Joseph, MO

• 64501 Positions available: 1 Job #: jo_1957430120

Source:

State of Missouri

Posted:

02/11/2026

Web Site:

www.mo.gov

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Summary

• Why you'll love this position 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:

Saint Joseph, MO Why you'll love this position: The district utilities engineer is responsible for negotiating and preparing agreements with utility companies and municipalities in the relocation of utility structures or facilities for existing or planned highways, and for coordinating the relocation of the structures/facilities. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision. Responsibilities

• What you'll do What you'll do:
• Notifies utility companies and municipalities of upcoming projects, approves consultant use as needed, and establishes a plan of adjustment to accommodate the department's projects.
• Prepares reimbursable utility agreements, highway and construction easements, job special provisions, and engineering specifications; reviews and approves utility plan of adjustment and subcontract work; verifies design and construction cost estimates meet state and federal auditing guidelines; negotiates and approves Commission obligation percentage on reimbursable adjustments; approves final utility invoices for payment.

• Contacts and works with municipalities, consultants, and utility companies on matters pertaining to relocation of structures or facilities and estimates cost to department.
• Reviews utility permit applications for compliance with policy and prepares policy variance documentation.
• Conducts field visits with municipalities, consultants, and utility companies to explain how projects will affect their facilities. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Qualifications
• All you need for success All you need for success:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.
• Five years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.

Special Working Conditions:

Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.

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 Job Details

• More reasons to love this position 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.

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