Engineering Associate

City of North Las Vegas; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

City of North Las Vegas seeks an Engineering Associate to plan, coordinate, and perform civil engineering tasks across land development submittals, feasibility studies, and construction design projects. The role involves environmental programs and professional planning for varied city projects.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s in civil engineering, 2+ years of experience, and Nevada PE registration; driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• Two or more years of progressively complex engineering work experience.
• Must possess a valid Nevada driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• State of Nevada Registered Engineer Certificate; out-of-state licensees must register within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project designs, cost estimates, specifications, and schedules for roads, drainage facilities, water systems, parks, and public buildings.
• Administer contracts and coordinate with consultants, architects, and contractors; schedule projects and provide technical oversight.
• Develop engineering solutions for roadways, traffic signals, drainage facilities, and utilities.
• Apply hydraulics/hydrology principles and comply with laws and regulations for drainage design.

Skills

Civil engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Nevada PE Certification

Job description

Engineering Associate# City of North Las Vegas Careers## Engineering AssociateApply: Utilities Administration: Full time: Posted 24 Days AgoContinue to serve your community, make a difference, and GROW your career! We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow!**Job Description Summary**Plans, coordinates and performs engineering work, including reviewing various land development submittals, conducting engineering feasibility studies, performing design work for construction projects and environmental/conservation programs; performs professional level engineering planning, and design for a variety of projects.**Job Description****MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:** •Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related field. •Two (2) or more years of progressively complex and responsible related work experience with knowledge and familiarity in the theories and principals for application to practical problems and solutions. •Must possess a valid Nevada state driver’s license, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record. •Possession of State of Nevada Registered Engineer Certificate. If licensed in another state, registration in the state of Nevada within one (1) year of hire/reclassification **Engineering Design Option Only:** •Confers with City staff regarding physical facility project requirements, including space criteria, cost estimates, and related matters. •Prepares project designs, cost estimates, specifications and project schedules for projects including roads, traffic signals, drainage facilities, flood control channels, sewers, and water systems, parks and public buildings. •Administers contracts and confers with engineering consultants, architects, and construction contractors; schedules projects; provides technical oversight, reviews work in progress and ensures that all work complies with contract specifications and applicable codes and standards. •Develops engineering solutions related to such areas as, but not limited to: roadways, traffic signals, drainage facilities, water and storm/sanitary sewer utilities, parks, and public buildings. •Confers with facilities maintenance staff and recommends solutions to building design, maintenance and operational problems. •Applies principles of hydraulics/hydrology/engineering in technical review of hydrology studies submitted for both storm or sanitary sewers and water systems; applies local, state, and federal laws and regulations with respect to drainage policy and facility design. **Additional Job Description****Internal Notice for Teamster Team Members:** This posting will create a non-probationary internal Teamster eligibility list and fill 1 vacancy for this classification. The current vacancy is in the UTILITIES department. The internal Teamster eligibility list will be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification, for up to one hundred and eighty (180) days. Non-probationary Teamster team members successfully completing the selection process will be placed on the internal Teamster eligibility list. All other team members including part-time/temporary employees along with external candidates may apply for this recruitment. These individuals may be considered after the appropriate recruitment process of the collective bargaining agreement has been followed. If the vacancy is not filled through promotion by a full-time non-probationary Teamster team members, the next opportunity for placement will be to hire qualified part-time/temporary employees and external candidates.**Work Schedule**: Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. This position is scheduled to work 4 days per week, 9 hours per day (36 hour work week).**SELECTION PROCESS*** **Complete online application** - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.* **The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume -**The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include:* **Personnel File Review - (**Pass/Fail, Minimum passing score is 75%) - All current employees seeking internal positions will undergo a personnel file review. The personnel file review includes a current employment status check (probationary/qualifying periods), and a review of active discipline and most recent performance evaluation. Employees with a rating that does not meet minimum standards may be disqualified from this recruitment process.* **Oral Board Interview** (Weighted 100%; Passing Score 70%)* **Pre-Employment Screening** – Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. \\*\\*IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete.* **Selection/Offers!**Note: Subsequent vacancies during the life of the internal eligibility list may require participation in an additional selection interview. The selection interview will be weighted 100%, requiring a passing score of 70% in order to be considered for the subsequent position vacancy.The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application. **QUESTIONS?** For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact: Byron Moreno – Talent Acquisition Partner [e-mail]**Compensation Range**$3,217.24 - $4,596.17