Connect to a career at City Utilities! CU has been connecting our community to the services they need for every day life since 1945. From electricity to power our lives, clean water to be healthy, natural gas to stay warm, internet to keep businesses connected, to transit services to get them where they need to go. 

Pay Details:

Engineer I– (Grade 56)

Minimum: $65,700/year

Midpoint: $80,482

Maximum: $95,265

Engineer II– (Grade 57)

Minimum: $73,622/year

Midpoint: $92,027

Maximum: $110,432

Engineer III – (Grade 58)

Minimum: $84,181/year

Midpoint: $105,227

Maximum: $126,273

Engineer IV – (Grade 59)

Minimum: $96,257/year

Midpoint: $120,320

Maximum: $144,384

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

 

Job Description:

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Join a team that helps deliver safe, reliable natural gas and water service to our community. City Utilities is seeking an experienced and motivated engineer to support the planning, design, construction, and operation of critical utility infrastructure. Whether you are an established engineer looking to expand your technical expertise or a seasoned professional ready to lead major projects and mentor others, this position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working alongside a collaborative and dedicated team. 

What You'll Do 

Depending on qualifications and experience, responsibilities may include: 

• Performs fundamental engineering analysis and design functions for natural gas and water distribution, transmission, and related utility infrastructure. Ensures engineering work complies with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and safety requirements.
• Prepares basic engineering designs for natural gas and water main extensions and services associated with residential, commercial, and industrial development projects. 
• Prepares basic engineering designs for natural gas and water distribution system replacement and renewal projects.
• Prepares basic engineering designs for natural gas and water infrastructure relocations associated with municipal capital improvements and development-driven projects.
• Coordinates with customers, developers, contractors, and other internal and external stakeholders for assigned work. Obtains required permits, approvals, and documentation needed to execute assigned projects.

What We’re Looking For: 

Engineer I 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (ABET accredited required). 

Engineer II

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (ABET accredited required). 

• Minimum 2 years of engineering design experience in applicable field is required with utility experience preferred.

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) license required. 

Engineer III 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (ABET accredited required). 

• Minimum 4 years of applicable natural gas or water engineering design experience. 

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required. 

Engineer IV 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (ABET accredited required). 

• Minimum 8 years of natural gas or water engineering design experience. 
• Minimum 10 years of recent engineering design experience in an applicable field will be acceptable in lieu of the eight years of specific industry experience.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required. 

• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience. 

Preferred Skills: 

• General knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts and practices. 

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations applicable to the natural gas industry. 

• Experience with or the ability to obtain AutoCAD.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and project coordination skills. 

Why Join Us? 

• Work on projects that directly impact the safety and reliability of essential community services. 

• Collaborate with experienced utility professionals in a supportive team environment. 

• Lead meaningful infrastructure improvements and long-term system planning efforts. 

• Build your career through challenging technical work, project leadership, and professional growth opportunities. 

Working Conditions: 

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with occasional fieldwork in varying weather conditions. 

Additional Information: 

• Valid driver’s license required. 
• Candidates must be able to work effectively with diverse groups and adapt to evolving technologies and systems. 

• Employee must remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner. 

For a complete job description, please contact the Recruitment Office at (417) 831-8460. 

TESTING

Testing may be required.

EEO

City Utilities offers equal employment opportunities to individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or marital status. Learn more about CU and EEO.