Supervising Bridge Inspection Engineer

State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Sep 23, 2025
  • Salary: $119,935.68 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:119935
  • Full Time
  • Engineering
  • Job Description

    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 supervising bridge inspection engineer supervises and coordinates the bridge inspection program for state-owned span and culvert type bridges, ensuring consistency and accuracy of data and effective dissemination of inspection findings; provides expertise and training on bridge inspection and bridge maintenance to districts, divisions and outside entities. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

    What you’ll do:

    • Reviews and acts on critical bridge inspection findings including developing or coordinating action plans.
    • Supervises and coordinates the bridge inspection program and ensures compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
    • Acts as the liaison with districts, divisions, other state Departments of Transportation, consultants, contractors, and external bridge inspection customers for bridge inspection and bridge maintenance related issues.
    • Acts as the liaison with the Bridge Division regarding inspection schedules, inspection findings, load ratings and repair plan development.
    • Supervises bridge inspection personnel; makes hiring and other employment related decisions, assigns work, disciplines employees, and conducts performance management.


    All you need for success:

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
    • Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.
    • Must meet requirements for Team Leader for Routine Bridge Inspections in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (23 CFR 650 Subpart C).
    • Nine years of experience in highway or transportation engineering. Successful completion of a range of motion examination and a medical-physical examination.


    Special Working Conditions:

    • Job requires regular, statewide, overnight travel.
    • Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
    • This title requires advanced accreditation or licensure which is only available to holders of specific postsecondary degrees.


    Preferred Qualifications:

    • 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


    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
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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