Design Engineer Jobs in Missouri

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at State Parks Central Office, 1659 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Plan, design, and oversee engineering projects for Missouri State Parks facilities, including site improvements, utilities, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and project schedules that clearly communicate design intent.
• Conduct field investigations to assess existing conditions, identify needs, and develop feasible engineering solutions.
• Review consultant designs, construction documents, and technical submittals for accuracy, code compliance, and alignment with project goals.
• Collaborate closely with other project managers, architects, park staff, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout project development and implementation.
• Simultaneously manage projects that vary in scope, urgency, and public profile.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering support during construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing change orders, and monitoring progress.
• Ensure all work meets applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications - All you need for success

• This role requires registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri

AND

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, track, and deliver multiple engineering projects on schedule while coordinating with diverse teams.
• Technical Analysis & Problem Solving: Ability to assess complex engineering challenges and develop sound, technically feasible solutions.
• Engineering Design: Proficiency in applying engineering principles to create safe, functional, and code‑compliant designs using accepted standards and methods.
• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey technical information in both written and verbal formats to engineers and non‑engineers alike.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline from an ABET accredited program

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here.

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

Don Stier, Deputy Program Director - Development at 573-522-9525 or don.stier@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.