Electrical Engineer P.E. (Option to Underfill)

Las Vegas Valley Water District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Vegas Valley Water District seeks an Electrical Engineer P.E. (option to underfill) for its Valley View Campus in Las Vegas. The role offers a regular full-time schedule with four 10-hour days (4/10s) and a starting salary of $137,998 per year.

The candidate will require Nevada PE licensure and strong knowledge of water treatment and transmission equipment. You will coordinate multi-discipline drawings using AutoCAD and communicate with maintenance personnel.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year electrical engineering program and Nevada PE licensure.
• Three years of progressive electrical engineering experience, preferably in a water utility.
• Ability to design and analyze electrical, telemetry, control and instrumentation systems for utilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee electrical, telemetry, control and instrumentation components for capital projects.
• Provide engineering support to maintenance staff and assist in troubleshooting electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power system design

Engineering economics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Engineer P.E. (Option to Underfill)

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

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.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under direction, performs complex professional engineering work in the research, planning, design and construction of electrical and instrumentation elements of a variety of capital construction, maintenance and/or asset management projects; provides engineering support to trade shop personnel in the diagnosis and resolution of electrical system and equipment malfunctions and failures; and performs related duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Theory, principles and practices of electrical engineering as they apply in a water utility setting; modern methods and techniques used in the design and construction of electrical, telemetry, control and instrumentation elements of a wide variety of construction, maintenance and asset management projects; principles and practices of engineering economics; principles and practices of power system design; modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding assigned areas of engineering responsibility; general asset management principles and best practices, including equipment and systems maintenance methodologies; general civil, mechanical, cathodic protection and process control principles as they apply to the overall design and integration of water utility systems, facilities and equipment; applicable laws, codes and regulations pertaining to electrical and instrumentation elements of waterworks infrastructure design and construction, including the National Electrical Code, IEEE standards and InterNational Electrical Testing Standards; principles, practices, methods and tools of project management; principles and practices of sound business communications; safety policies and practices applicable to the work.

Ability to:

Make complex engineering computations; prepare and/or check and approve design plans and specifications for a wide variety of electrical, telemetry, control and instrumentation projects; perform difficult engineering research and analyze complex engineering and mathematical problems, evaluating alternatives and recommending or adopting effective courses of action; exercise initiative and sound judgment in carrying work responsibilities within District standards and guidelines; use a computer and standard engineering and business applications; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with other divisions and departments, consulting engineers, contractors, staff and others encountered in the course of work.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledges, skills, and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in electrical engineering; and at least three years of progressively responsible professional electrical engineering experience, preferably in a water utility; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Upon registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Nevada, an Electrical Engineer will advance to Electrical Engineer P.E.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of Nevada is required for appointment to Electrical Engineer P.E.

A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; and drive a vehicle.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret highly complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions, and interact with consulting engineers, contractors, representatives of other agencies and others encountered in the course of work.