Assistant to the Resident Engineer - Poplar Bluff
State of Missouri Poplar Bluff, Missouri, United States
- Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri, United States
- Categories: Accounting and Finance, Engineering
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jan 08, 2026
Job Description:
Assistant to the Resident Engineer - Poplar Bluff
Description
Application Deadline: 1/28/2026Note 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: Poplar Bluff, MO
Why you’ll love this position: The assistant to the resident engineer supervises contract administration and engineering personnel in project field offices 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 surveying, inspection, project documentation, and contract administration of construction projects, as assigned. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.
- 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.
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. 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.
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.
Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.
Contact Details: sehr@modot.mo.gov