State of Missouri · 19 hours ago
District Utilities Engineer - Northwest District Office
St Joseph, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe State of Missouri is seeking a District Utilities Engineer to manage the relocation of utility structures for highway projects. This role involves negotiating agreements with utility companies and municipalities, and coordinating the relocation of structures and facilities under general supervision.
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Responsibilities
Notifies utility companies and municipalities of upcoming projects, approves consultant use as needed, and establishes a plan of adjustment to accommodate the department's projects
Prepares reimbursable utility agreements, highway and construction easements, job special provisions, and engineering specifications; reviews and approves utility plan of adjustment and subcontract work; verifies design and construction cost estimates meet state and federal auditing guidelines; negotiates and approves Commission obligation percentage on reimbursable adjustments; approves final utility invoices for payment
Contacts and works with municipalities, consultants, and utility companies on matters pertaining to relocation of structures or facilities and estimates cost to department
Reviews utility permit applications for compliance with policy and prepares policy variance documentation
Conducts field visits with municipalities, consultants, and utility companies to explain how projects will affect their facilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri
Five years of experience in highway or transportation engineering
Benefits
Defined pension plan
Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
Eligibility for health insurance coverage
Company
State of Missouri
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