Overview
Highway Designer – Hannibal Jobs in Hannibal, USA at State-of-Missour
Final date to receive applications: May 31, 2026
Internal Applicants: Candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Location: Northeast District Office, 1711 Highway 61 South, Hannibal, MO
Why you’ll love this position
The highway designer is responsible for the determination of highway design features and performs computations for preparation of detailed construction plans for a portion of, or a complete, highway project. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.
What you’ll do
- Designs projects, including bridge replacements and resurfacing utilizing engineering software; prepares reconnaissance and conceptual reports and other project correspondence, including environmental impact statements.
- Determines highway design features including geometrics, standards for highway functional classification, profile grades, typical sections, earthwork quantities, signals, signing and lighting, construction staging, traffic control, drainage, construction limits, exceptions to design standards, and safety improvements; uses computer‑aided drafting and design (CADD) system and other engineering software for computations and plan preparation.
- Assists in the development and review of detailed preliminary plans, right‑of‑way plans, and final plans for complex projects, including interchanges, urban, or major bridge projects; ensures plans are in accordance with current design standards, policies, specifications and practices.
- Computes quantities from standards and estimates costs for projects in all stages (preliminary to final) for the purpose of developing both short‑term and long‑term plans for construction.
- In conjunction with a Professional Land Surveyor, obtains and plots land and property lines on plans for survey notes and abstracts; computes areas; ties right‑of‑way points to centerlines; determines size and location easements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university.
Special Working Conditions
- Job may require occasional statewide overnight travel.
- A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required knowledge in applied physics and mathematics, drafting, engineering processes and procedures, project management, industry ethical standards, and analyzing and modeling data.
Benefits
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. The total compensation includes benefits and other components.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Title: Highway Designer – Hannibal
Company: State-of-Missour
Location: Hannibal, USA
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