Professional Engineer - Environmental Services - Wastewater Utility
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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.
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.
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.
Position Information
Professional Engineer:
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Salary Range:
$68,203.20 - $117,083.20 Annually
Engineer III:
For more information on essential functions and other
requirements, please see the job description.
Salary Range:
$63,523.20 - $109,012.80 Annually
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.