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Do you have an Interest in Math and Science? Do you have good problem solving skills? Do you approach problems in an analytical manner? Can you work in a variety of environments, i.e. indoor and outdoor, noisy or quiet. Can you communicate effectively with others? Are you flexible working with others or on your own? Engineering Could be for you!!
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Discipline Areospace Bio-Medical Chemical Civil Electrical Industrial Mechanical Nuclear Avg Annual Starting Salary $56,311 $54,158 $64,902 $52,048 $60,125 $58,358 $58,766 $61,610 * Information according National Association of Colleges and Employers, July 2009
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Design CADD Plan Review Coordinate with other areas to ensure good design Construction Inspection Material Field Testing Interpret Plans Traffic Review Plans Coordinate Signal Timing & Placement Evaluate necessary upgrades Environmental Reviews Erosion Control Plans Site Visits to ensure projects meet Guidelines Geotechnical Soil drilling and sampling Test materials to ensure sufficient for construction Structural Bridge and Retaining Wall Design Consult on project changes Water Resources Works with waterways to ensure no pollution and ensure maintained integrity
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Private Sector Design Firms Consulting Firms Construction Companies Public Sector MoDOT Local Government Federal Government Millitary EPA
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Indoor Design ▪ Computer Aided Drafting ▪ Specification Review ▪ Plan Review Traffic ▪ Traffic Studies ▪ Signal Timing ▪ Intersection analysis Materials ▪ Laboratory Testing Outdoor Construction ▪ Inspection ▪ Field testing Hydraulics ▪ Stream Design ▪ Flow Analysis Environmental ▪ Erosion Control Design ▪ Specification Review ▪ Field evaluation Materials ▪ Gathering samples ▪ Field testing
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Traffic ROW Environmental Geotechnical Water Resources Planning Materials Traffic Structural Design Traffic Environmental Water Resources Construction
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Lighting, Safety, Signals, Signing, & Striping Requires both Field and Office Work Communicate directly with citizens and public officials on traffic safety concerns Traffic
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More than just Red = Stop, Green = Go! Signal controller, video detection cameras
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A crash occurs every 8 minutes in the Kansas City area How can we prevent one? Is it worth spending millions to build a new road, or can we just put up some new signs?
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PREPARE PLANS FOR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT “DELIGHTS OUR CUSTOMERS AND PROMOTES A PROSPEROUS MISSOURI”.
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QUICK FACTS From 2008 to 2012, District 4 programmed to award 85 projects. Estimated cost of these projects is over 800 million dollars.
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Conceptual Plans Information gathered and studies completed. Preliminary Plans Roadway alignment identified and general plans developed. Right Of Way Plans Property impacts identified and r/w plans developed. Final Plans Detailed construction documents completed.
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TYPICAL SECTION
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PLAN AND PROFILE SHEET
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Earthwork Drainage Bridges Paving Signals
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DRAINAGE
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BRIDGES Route H
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Grading Pavement Drainage - stream crossings, closed systems, open channel Resurfacing Signals, lighting, signing (include temporary signals) Traffic control, detours, etc. Guardrail items Bridge Erosion control (seed and mulch, rock ditch liner, paved ditch, rock blanket)
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Contract Plans Standards and Specifications
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Interpret Drawings and Specifications Review Shop Drawings Inspect, Test, Approve Construction Field Material Testing Contractor Payments
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