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Professional Engineer - Public Works - Transportation Engineering

City of Springfield (MO)
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026




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. For more information about our Transportation Engineering Division, visit our website.


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NOTICE OF EXAM: 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. 



 
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.
 Engineer II (Underfill Option):
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering discipline
AND
  • Two years progressively responsible engineering experience;
  • Master's Degree in Engineering may be substituted for one year of the required work experience.
Engineer I (Underfill Option):
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering discipline

Licensing/Certification
  • 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.

 

For more information on Professional Engineer essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

  • Salary range for Professional Engineer: $68,203.20 - $117,083.20/annually
For more information on the Engineer III essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description
  • Salary range for Engineer III: $63,523.20 - $109,012.80/annually
For more information on the Engineer II essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description
  • Salary range for Engineer II: $56,742.40 - $97,427.20/annually

For more information on the Engineer I essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description
  • Salary range for Engineer I: $52,208.00 - $89,648.00/annually


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.

Salary : $69,430 - $123,365

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