Professional Engineer - Public Works - Transportation Engineering

City of Springfield•Springfield, MO

About The Position

Due to recent promotions, the City of Springfield's Department of Public Works is seeking qualified applicants for a Professional Engineer (with option to underfill as Engineer III, Engineer II, and Engineer I) in the Transportation Engineering Division. 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. The eligible list established as a result of this posting will be used for this job classification for a minimum of six months or until the list is exhausted. The list will be used to fill multiple vacancies, across various City departments. Individuals must apply now in order to be considered for future openings in this job classification. Persons interested in future opportunities must test now and if eligible may have their name withheld from certification until such time as they are interested.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering discipline.
Four years of experience in engineering work (for Professional Engineer).
Engineering experience must be commensurate with assigned specialty area required for current vacancy.
Must possess a Professional Engineer's license for Professional Engineer.
Must possess MO license as issued by the Missouri State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers within six months of employment.
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 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.

Nice To Haves

Three years progressively responsible engineering experience (for Engineer III option).
Must possess an Engineering Intern (EI) certificate from a State Board of registration for Professional Engineers within probationary period (for Engineer III option).
Master's Degree in Engineering may be substituted for the EI certification (for Engineer III option).
Two years progressively responsible engineering experience (for Engineer II option).
Master's Degree in Engineering may be substituted for one year of the required work experience (for Engineer II option).

Responsibilities

Manages the design and construction of public improvements in the City of Springfield including streets, intersections, streetscapes, and bridges.
Responsible for right-of-way acquisitions for public uses and surveying public property.