Engineer

City of Springfield is seeking applicants for Engineer Department: Office of Public Utilities Division: Subs/Relay/Communication Work Location: CWLP MILLER ST SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, 62701 United States Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Starting Rate: $75,625 annually Eligibility Requirements: Open to All Applicants Union: IBEW Local 193 Final Date to Apply: 9/30/2026 at 5:59 PM Primary Duties and 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. Required Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess knowledge, skills,and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a four-year degreein Electrical Engineering, with a preference for a power option, from anaccredited college or university. An equivalent combination of education andrelevant experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, andabilities will also be considered. Recentgraduates and early-career engineers are encouraged to apply. Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents. To be eligible to apply, current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position. Benefits Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Free Health Clinic Pension Plan Deferred Compensation 4 weeks paid parental leave Up to 14 paid holidays, based off calendar year 10-25 paid vacation days, based on years of service 12 paid sick days annually Tuition Reimbursement #J-18808-Ljbffr