The City of Springfields Department of Environmental Services is seeking applicants for aProfessionalEngineerposition (option to underfill as an Engineer III). The position will be in our Water Quality Management and Protection Division and may focus on some or all the following areas:

• Manage infrastructure planning and capital improvement projects with design consultants;
• Work with a team of GIS and data analysis professionals in collection system assessment, performance, and asset management;
• Update and utilize the sanitary sewer hydraulic model;
• Perform capital/program planning and rehabilitation improvement analysis;
• Design of wastewater infrastructure improvements;
• Review of sanitary sewer engineering plans for community development projects.

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, and/or GIS and data analysis is preferred. See the Professional Engineer and Engineer III job descriptions below for more information.

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 Citys 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 happiness 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.

*Benefits* City of Springfield employees enjoy competitive benefits including Employee Health coverage at no cost, generous paid leave time, a LAGERS pension provided at no cost, and Life/Dental/Cafeteria Plan options.

*About Springfield, MO*

Growing 9% from 2010 to 2020, the Springfield metro area is thriving and offers a cost of living 14% 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.

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:

Salary Range: $65,145.60 - $101,358.40 Annually

Engineer III: Salary Range: $60,673.60 - $94,390.40 Annually

Other Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

Individuals with disabilities should requ st reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. 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. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidatesMUSTcomplete 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.