Maintenance Engineering Specialist - St. Louis District

Posting closes 08/17/2026. 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: St. Louis District Office - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Why You’ll Love This Position

The maintenance engineering specialist provides operational support in the management of the roadway maintenance program. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision. MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions, which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

Special Considerations

• Utilizes computer programs such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and various other computer software programs to perform duties.
• Assist with winter operations, which could include plowing snow, scheduling and assigning personnel, and working at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Work with the maintenance office and the pavement specialist to understand the complexities of keeping pavements in good condition.
• Handle setting up and administering maintenance contracts.

Responsibilities

• Supports maintenance staff in developing and revising maintenance policies, and Engineering Policy Guide procedures and guidelines.
• Assists in the analysis and preparation of maintenance-related reports, correspondence, records, and presentations.
• Inspects field operations, work zones, buildings, communications networks, and road conditions, and assists in the preparation of related recommendations, correspondence, and reports.
• Supports the bridge inspection program, as needed.
• Supports the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for roadway maintenance contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET-certified college or university curriculum.

Special Working Conditions

• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required engineering knowledge, including 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. Learn more about our preferred employee qualities.

Benefits

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A defined pension plan.
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time.
• 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.

About MoDOT

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. View our mission, values, and tangible results.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov.