Off-System Plans Reviewer

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 off-system plans reviewer evaluates federal funds usage for non-state federal aid bridge replacement or repair projects, reviews consultant bridge design and contract document submittals for compliance with federal regulations and department policies and ensures resolution of bridge-related issues prior to project advertisement for contract bidding; oversees the Bridge Engineering Assistance Program (BEAP), administers Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), reviews bridge project reports, and approves invoices for payment; serves as the main contact for utility and attachment requests and prepares bridge utility attachment agreements for execution. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What You’ll Do

• Manages the federal Off-System Bridge Set-Aside program (i.e., off-system bridge replacement and rehabilitation) and Soft Match Credit (SMC) reimbursement for Local Public Agency (LPA) bridge projects, including approving statewide project programming requests, reviewing structure eligibility, determining eligibility cost limits and best project value, prioritizing and coordinating submittals and review requests, approving plans, reviewing Specification and Estimate (PS&E) submittals, and archiving program documents and historical information.
• Manages the statewide BEAP program, including approving project requests, obligating funds through MOU agreements, approving and distributing payments, reviewing engineering study recommendations, scoring consultant program applications, and archiving program documents.
• Serves as a liaison and performs general management of the bridge utility attachment process for state owned structures, including approving statewide proposals and project requests for existing state structures, updating cost components and determining maintenance fee estimates for state structures, preparing utility attachment agreements, invoicing payments, and archiving documents.
• Provides written correspondence regarding quality assurance outcomes, program compliance review findings, and other required deliverables.
• Reviews off-system and LPA bridge project submittals, including preliminary review requests, final plans, job specifications, bid proposals, structure condition, load ratings, hydraulics, and engineer estimates for program eligibility cost and compliance with department guidelines and best practice; determines project approval based on compliance with federal SMC reimbursements; prepares annual federal bridge project report of structural component from bid costs.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

All you need for success:

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Four years post-graduate civil engineering experience including demonstrated proficiency in structural or hydraulic design and/or bridge rating. An advanced degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in structures or hydrology/hydraulics may be substituted for a maximum of two years of experience.
• Waiver of minimum requirements may be considered. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the posting, your starting salary will be below the minimum stated salary.
  
  

Special Working Conditions

• A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required engineering knowledge, including in applied physics and mathematics, drafting, engineering processes and procedures, project management, industry ethical standards, and analyzing and modeling data.
  
  

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