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The City of Springfield’s Department of Environmental Services is seeking applicants for multiple Engineering positions ( Professional Engineer with option to underfill as an Engineer III, Engineer II, and Engineer I ). The positions will be in our Wastewater Collection System Division or Water Quality Management and Protection Division and may focus on some or all the following areas: Manage infrastructure planning and capital improvement projects with design consultants; Perform capital/program planning and rehabilitation improvement analysis; Review system performance and data to prioritize future wastewater projects; Create and review bidding specifications and work with contractors during construction; Design wastewater infrastructure improvements; Work with a team of construction, inspection, analysis, and design professionals in collection system assessment, performance, and asset management; Review of sanitary sewer engineering plans for community development projects; Update or utilize the sanitary sewer hydraulic model. 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, wastewater infrastructure, and/or GIS and data analysis is preferred. Supervision of staff may be necessary for the positions. 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. Click here to learn more about the Environmental Services Department. 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. For more information click here ! About Springfield, MO Growing 9% from 2010 to 2020, the Springfield metro area is thriving and offers a cost of living 14% 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. Check out Living in Springfield for more reasons to consider Springfield, MO. Leadership Philosophy The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes: Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community. This is an Open Until Filled position, applications received prior to August 7th, 2026 will be guaranteed review. 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; <li style="list-style-type:
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.