Electrical Engineer P.E.

American Water Works Association; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Vegas Valley Water District is seeking an Electrical Engineer-level candidate to support water treatment and transmission systems. The role requires familiarity with pumps, valves, motors, MCCs, relays, and AutoCAD drawings, with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff.

Open date 09/28/26; close date 10/26/26; salary $137,998 per year; filing deadline applies to the first 100 applications. Some physical evaluation may be required.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of water treatment and transmission equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, actuators, MCCs, protection relays, and AutoCAD drawing preparation.

Responsibilities

• Screen applications and supplemental questionnaires; forward strongest candidates for evaluation and interviews.
• Candidates may be invited to a formal interview process.
• Candidate may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

Job description

Open Date: 09/28/26

Close Date: 10/26/26

Salary: $137,998.00 per year

Job Type: Regular

Location: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas

For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at [e-mail].

Hours of Work: 4/10s; M-Th 6am-4:30pm

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Sunday, October 25th, 2026, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

NOTE: The hiring department may consider applicants at the Electrical Engineer level. If this job class is used to fill the position, the successful candidate will be hired on at the following salary: Electrical Engineer: $131,428.00.

INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The successful candidate may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

The ideal candidate will possess a broad knowledge of water treatment and transmission equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, actuators, motor control centers (MCC), protection relays as well as the preparation of multi-discipline engineering drawings utilizing AutoCAD; show some familiarity with standard practices for the potable water industry; demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to non-technical personnel, verbally or in writing; and have experience working with maintenance shop personnel.

With minimal supervision and under tight deadlines, the ideal candidate will also be able to work effectively on critical projects and systems within a team environment.