Professional Engineer - Public Works - Traffic Engineering

The City of Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Professional Engineer focused on traffic engineering within its Public Works division. This onsite role centers on planning studies, project design and management for traffic-related improvements, and review of development plans for code compliance and access management. Depending on qualifications, there are underfill pathways to Engineer III, II, or I.

Position details

• Job title (reference): Professional Engineer - Public Works - Traffic Engineering
• Employer: City of Springfield (MO)
• Location: Springfield, MO (onsite)
• Salary: USD 33 - 56 per hour
• Minimum experience: 2 years
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (engineering discipline)

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze planning studies including traffic impact analyses, traffic volume and speed assessments, safety and crash data reviews, and parking evaluations.
• Design and manage projects for traffic calming, sidewalks, and intersection improvements.
• Review development plans to ensure code compliance and proper access management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering discipline.
• Four years of engineering experience.
• Engineering experience must be commensurate with the assigned specialty area required for the current vacancy.
• Underfill options:
  • Engineer III underfill – Three years progressively responsible engineering experience; or an Engineering Intern (EI) certificate within the probationary period; or a Master’s Degree substituting for the EI certification.
  • Engineer II underfill – Two years progressively responsible engineering experience; or a Master’s Degree substituting for one year of the required work experience.
  • Engineer I underfill – Requires a Professional Engineer license (see licensing notes) and MO license within six months of employment.
• Licensing/Certification:
  • Must possess a Professional Engineer's license for the Engineer I underfill option.
  • Must possess a Missouri (MO) license issued by the Missouri State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers within six months of employment (Engineer I underfill option).

Supplemental information

• The City of Springfield is an equal opportunity employer and provides consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
• Individuals requiring accommodations for the interview, examination, or pre-employment process should request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, prior to testing or appointment.
• Requests should be directed to City of Springfield Human Resources at 417-864-1607 or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802.
• Proof of United States citizenship or authorization to work in the United States is a condition of employment.
• A drug-free workplace is maintained; pre-employment drug testing is required.
• Applicants must complete the City of Springfield online application in its entirety. Resumes may be submitted as supplemental documentation but will not substitute for the application.