Design Engineer

Job Description:

Design Engineer

Description

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

This position will be located at the Division of State Parks, 1659 E. Elm, Jefferson City, MO.

In service to our State Parks mission to protect, preserve and interpret our most outstanding natural and cultural resources and provide recreation opportunities; this position has the potential to impact any one of our 93 parks and historic sites. You’ll feel good knowing that your work contributes to our visitors making positive, lasting memories.

• As a member of the Planning & Development Program team, you join a group of committed professionals that prepares and coordinates all facility planning and development, as well as capital improvements and major repair projects.
• You will work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment. You must be capable of simultaneously managing projects that vary in scope, urgency, and public profile.
• Project work is done at all stages and phases of a project’s life, from the initial proposal through the final construction close-out. Involvement can include feasibility & suitability studies, conceptual development, obtaining environmental permits and clearances, project design, cost estimation, construction document development, oversight of budgets and completion schedules, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Developing and managing projects includes cost estimating, budget development, and monitoring expenditures over the life of a project.
• Project management can include coordinating construction operations with allied professionals, monitoring project progress through on-site meetings and communications with in-house construction crews, producing change orders, scrutinizing budget adjustments, approving construction quality, as well as, managing contracted design and construction projects.

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.

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To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving : uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Conscientiousness : Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Engineering and Technology : Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices, and of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications.
• Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Planning and Evaluating : Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Problem Solving : Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Civil engineering preference with experience in water and wastewater systems.
• Ability to be outdoors in a park environment, and access remote, unimproved areas.
• Ability to oversee and manage multiple projects and initiatives at the same time.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with officials, associates, contractors, consultants, the general public and others.
• Strong skills in analytical thinking, problem solving, design, and project management.
• Suitable oral, written and graphic communication skills to convey design concepts to administrators and staff.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Civil3D.
• Knowledge of state and federal codes, practice standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of construction principles, practices, procedures, materials, means and methods.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Salary:

$72,591-$73,099 per Year