Salary : $64,667.20 - $114,878.40 Annually
Location : Springfield, MO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 091826
Department: Environmental Services
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description
Do you want to be a part of an award-winning team with a vital role in the community? We are hiring a Plant Maintenance Engineer. This person supervises the overall maintenance program of wastewater treatment plants and lift stations, including preventative maintenance and inventory control, developing plans for equipment needs and emergency situations, and providing technical support for electrical and electronic equipment and instrumentation.
Here are some quick facts about our Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant:

• Average 35 million gallons per day (MGD) flow
• Design treatment capacity 64 MGD
• Peak treatment capacity 100 MGD
• Advanced tertiary treatment facility with:
  • Biological nutrient removal, cryogenic air separation plant, ozone generation, advanced anaerobic digestion
  • Biogas conditioned and used to fuel 2.4 MW combined heat and power generators
• Staffed 24 hours per day/ 365 days per year by Operation, Maintenance, Laboratory & Support Staff personnel
• Governed by EPA and MoDNR (Clean Water Act)
• Produce a High Quality Effluent with no negative impact on the environment
• Award winning facility - NACWA Platinum 20 awards

Leadership Philosophy
The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:
Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

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Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering;

AND

• Three years of experience in the maintenance of a wastewater or water treatment plant or similar industrial facility;
• Directly related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing/Certification

• A Class "A" Wastewater Operator's Certificate and PE is preferred, but not required;
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.

Functions

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Other Requirements

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

What best describes your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 30 college credit hours
• Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours
• 90 college credit hours
• Bachelor's Degree or higher

03

Please state the name of your college / university and your SPECIFIC AREA OF STUDY.
04

How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance of a wastewater or water treatment plant or similar industrial facility?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years or more

05

Please describe your experience.
06

Are you licensed as a Professional Engineer?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a Class A Wastewater Operator's Certificate?

• Yes
• No

08

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