Engineer

City of Springfield IL•Springfield, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Springfield is seeking applicants for an Engineer position within the Office of Public Utilities, specifically in the Subs/Relay/Communication Division. This role is based at CWLP GROTH ST, SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, 62701. The position operates on a Monday – Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The starting annual salary is $75,625. This position is open to all applicants and is part of the IBEW Local 193 union. The final application date is August 12, 2026, at 5:59 PM.

Requirements

Completion of a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, with a preference for a power option, from an accredited college or university.
At least seven years of professional engineering experience.
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will also be considered.
Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.
Current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position.

Nice To Haves

Preference for a power option in Electrical Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

Assist with engineering activities related to transmission and distribution systems, substations, relay protection, and electric operations.
Support capital improvement projects including project development, design review, construction support, testing, and commissioning.
Assist with system planning, reliability analysis, outage investigations, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
Review engineering studies, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and equipment recommendations.
Coordinate with utility personnel, contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
Support compliance activities and the development of engineering standards and technical procedures.