Professional Engineer

Salary : $68,203.20 - $117,083.20 Annually
Location : Springfield, MO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 092625
Department: Environmental Services
Opening Date: 09/26/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
The City of Springfield's Department of Environmental Services is seeking applicants for a Professional Engineer position (option to underfill as an Engineer III). The position may focus on some or all the following areas:

• Manage infrastructure planning and capital improvement projects with design consultants;
• Work with a team of professionals in collection system assessment, performance, and asset management;
• Update and utilize the sanitary sewer hydraulic model;
• Review and analysis of sanitary sewer engineering plans and environmental data;
• Perform wastewater program planning and rehabilitation improvement analysis;
• Design capital improvement and rehabilitation projects;
• Supervise staff as assigned.

The ideal candidates will seek innovative solutions and have a technical background in water resources, environmental, sanitary sewer, stormwater, or wastewater engineering. Experience in project management, hydraulic modeling, GIS, and/or data analysis is preferred.

About the Department of Environmental Services

Environmental Services is responsible for protecting the quality of the water resources in and around Springfield. Environmental Services manages over 1,200 miles of sanitary sewer infrastructure, two award winning wastewater treatment plants, water quality compliance with the City's municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), and the regional municipal landfill. In 2021, Springfield was highlighted as 1 of 13 municipalities in an EPA report to Congress with an implemented Integrated Plan for the Environment. Environmental Services is a department of strong leadership, vision, and innovation who is committed to creating a workplace culture focused on employee satisfaction and success. In a career with Environmental Services, you will have the opportunity to serve your community, doing work that makes a difference every day. Click here to learn more about the Environmental Services Department.

Benefits
Employment benefits for this position include competitive health insurance, pension plan 100% paid by the City with vesting after 5 years, nearly 4 weeks of paid leave in the first year, additional accrued sick leave, and education assistance options. For more information click here

About Springfield, MO

Growing 9% from 2010 to 2020, the Springfield metro area is thriving and offers a cost of living 15% lower than the national average. Located in the heart of the Ozarks, recreation opportunities abound with great proximity to area lakes, streams, and hiking experiences, making Springfield a Top 40 city for quality of life. Check out Living in Springfield for more reasons to consider Springfield, MO.

See the Professional Engineer and Engineer III job description for more information.

This is an Open Until Filled position, applications received prior to November 9th, 2025 will be guaranteed review.
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training

Professional Engineer

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering discipline;

AND

• Four years of experience in engineering work.
• Engineering experience must be commensurate with assigned specialty area required for current vacancy.

Engineer III (Underfill option):

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering discipline;

AND

• Three years progressively responsible engineering experience;
• Must possess an Engineering Intern (EI) certificate from a State Board of registration for Professional Engineers within probationary period;
• Master's Degree in Engineering may be substituted for the EI certification.

Licensing/Certification

• Must possess a Professional Engineer's license;
• Must possess MO license as issued by the Missouri State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers within six months of employment.

Functions

Professional Engineer:
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the
Salary Range:
$68,203.20 - $117,083.20 Annually
Engineer III:

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the
Salary Range:
$63,523.20 - $109,012.80 Annually

Other Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
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01

The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of 'see resume' will not be accepted.

• I understand.

02

Do you possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering Discipline?

• Yes
• No

03

Please state the name of your college / university and your SPECIFIC AREA of study.
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How many years of Engineering experience do you possess?

• I do not have any related experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

05

Do you possess a Professional Engineer's license?

• Yes
• No

06

Please describe any and all licenses or certifications you possess as related to this job.
07

Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?

• Yes
• No

08

If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.
Required Question

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