Salary : $66,788.80 - $111,862.40 Annually
Location : Springfield, MO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 061325
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 06/13/2025
Closing Date: 6/27/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description
The City of Springfield's Department of Public Works is seeking qualified applicants for a Professional Engineer in the Transportation Engineering division. There is also a additional opening with the Traffic Engineering division.
Responsibilities will include project management from concept design through construction on various road and bridge capital improvement projects.
The Transportation Engineering Division of Public Works manages the design and construction of public improvements in the City of Springfield including streets, intersections, streetscapes, and bridges. The division is also responsible for right-of-way acquisitions for public uses and surveying public property. For more information about our Transportation Engineering Division, visit our website.
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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.

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
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.
04

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 have experience as a Professional Engineer/Project Manager in a transportation-focused role?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a Professional Engineer's license?

• Yes
• No

07

Please describe any and all licenses or certifications you possess as related to this job.
08

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

• Yes
• No

09

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