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Senior Structural Designer

State of Missouri
Jefferson, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/18/2026
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 senior structural designer is responsible for structural design computations and sketches for any type of highway structure, preparing bridge memoranda, layouts and preliminary cost estimates, cost estimating, writing special provisions and checking work performed by others. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

What You’ll Do

  • Performs structural design computations and produces sketches for any type of highway structure, including dynamic, hydraulic and seismic design for new structures, widening and major rehabilitation of existing structures, and staged construction.
  • Checks design and detailing performed by others for conformance to standards, procedures, accepted practices, and for computational errors.
  • Provides guidance to structural technicians and designers preparing plans for projects; provides advice and answers questions concerning constructability, structural theory, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials codes and design manuals to detailers and other structural designers.
  • Determines material composition and geometric layout of proposed structures to produce the proper and most economical layout by determining items such as length, spans, and type of structures and foundations.
  • Prepares bridge memorandums, writes special provisions, and prepares preliminary cost estimates for proposed structures.

All You Need For Success

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
  • Four years of experience in civil engineering with a demonstrated proficiency in structural design or engineering applications. An advanced degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in structural design or engineering applications may be substituted for a maximum of two years of experience.

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

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