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We’re looking for service-oriented individuals to step up to MoDOT’s mission of providing safety, service and stability during the winter season and beyond. Keeping Missouri roads clear and well-maintained are among the most critical functions we serve as a Department of Transportation.
Engineers aren't limited to just one job at the Missouri Department of Transportation.
MoDOT provides challenges in the areas of:
Bridge | Design | Construction | Materials | Traffic | Planning | Maintenance | Research
You choose the career path that works for you, working in one field or getting experience in several. Career opportunities are available no matter which route you choose.
Positions are available at the Central Office in Jefferson City and in the district offices around the state. Districts range from the urban environments of St. Louis and Kansas City to the more rural settings of Hannibal and St. Joseph.
Missouri has the seventh largest transportation system in the country and MoDOT projects are varied. Entry-level engineering positions require a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum. Advancement to management positions requires registration as a professional engineer.
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES RECEIVE:
- Full training
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- A culturally diverse workplace that is dedicated to safety and personal development
MoDOT Values
Learn more about MoDOT's mission and values as a department.
Engineering Fields at MoDOT
Bridge
The Bridge Division takes a bridge project from the preliminary design phase through the production of contract bridge plans and specifications.
The Bridge Division takes a bridge project from the preliminary design phase through the production of contract bridge plans and specifications.
Design
Highway designers assist in determining design features and performing computations for detailed construction plans for highway projects. These plans involve new roadway projects and improvements to e...
Highway designers assist in determining design features and performing computations for detailed construction plans for highway projects. These plans involve new roadway projects and improvements to e...
Traffic
Traffic specialists deal with a wide range of activities covering both the design of projects and the operation of traffic-control devices on streets and highways. They analyze traffic volume and acci...
Traffic specialists deal with a wide range of activities covering both the design of projects and the operation of traffic-control devices on streets and highways. They analyze traffic volume and acci...
Materials
Engineers, chemists, and geologists work together to determine the type of surfacing materials needed on highway construction projects.
Engineers, chemists, and geologists work together to determine the type of surfacing materials needed on highway construction projects.
Construction
Construction inspectors are involved in various phases of fieldwork; including surveying, inspection, testing, and documentation. These tasks ensure that projects are constructed according to the plan...
Construction inspectors are involved in various phases of fieldwork; including surveying, inspection, testing, and documentation. These tasks ensure that projects are constructed according to the plan...
Transportation Planning
Transportation Planning is a diverse unit that plans, coordinates, and implements Missouri's transportation plan. The unit oversees long-range transportation planning and policy development, and manag...
Transportation Planning is a diverse unit that plans, coordinates, and implements Missouri's transportation plan. The unit oversees long-range transportation planning and policy development, and manag...