Engineering Technician II

Las Vegas Valley Water District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Vegas Valley Water District seeks an Engineering Technician II to support engineering design, construction, and operations analyses at Valley View Campus. The role requires knowledge of pumps, valves, MCCs, and AutoCAD drawings, and the ability to communicate complex ideas to non-technical staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with college coursework in engineering and four years of sub-professional engineering experience; Nevada driver 2s license may be required; drug screen

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, supplemented by college-level coursework in engineering, drafting, engineering mathematics or related fields.
• Four years of progressively responsible sub-professional engineering or field survey experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD and basic drafting practices for potable water systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and paraprofessional engineering duties in support of engineering design, construction, resource planning and operations analyses.
• Prepare multi-discipline engineering drawings \u2013 utilizing AutoCAD; assist with development of specifications.
• Communicate complex ideas to non-technical personnel and collaborate with maintenance shop personnel.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Communication skills

Mathematical reasoning

Data collection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework in engineering or drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Data acquisition equipment

Job description

Engineering Technician II

Open Date: 09/21/26

Close Date: 10/21/26

Salary: $42.14 per hour

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: 4/10's, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon-Thurs

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

The ideal candidate would 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 would also be able to work effectively on critical projects and systems within a team environment.

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 candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check, and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs technical and paraprofessional engineering duties in support of a variety of engineering design and construction, resource planning and operations analyses; and performs related duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Basic principles, practices and methods of engineering design and construction applicable to a large complex potable water utility; engineering mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry; fluid flow theory and design concepts; methods of hydraulic analysis and modeling; methods and procedures for development of engineering design and construction specifications; terminology, methods, practices, techniques and nomenclature of civil, mechanical and/or electrical engineering drafting; digital data handling and reporting methods and software; basic design and operations of the District’s distribution and transmission systems; applicable District operating policies and departmental work procedures and quality standards; legal and regulatory requirements applicable to water works engineering.

Ability to:

Perform highly technical engineering analyses and calculations and reach sound accurate conclusions; read, understand and interpret engineering plans, drawings, specifications, maps and other technical materials applicable to the work; operate and use a variety of field test and data collection equipment to obtain highly accurate data; utilize GIS and other engineering/facilities databases to obtain information required for the work; precisely follow written and oral instructions; perform highly detailed work thoroughly, neatly and accurately; develop and maintain effective working relationships with District staff, consulting engineers, representatives of other agencies and others encountered in the course of work.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by college-level course work in engineering, drafting, engineering mathematics or related fields; and four years of progressively responsible sub-professional engineering or field survey experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Some positions may require a Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Distribution Operator in Training certificate within 12 months of hire.

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 walk, stand or sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate computers, data acquisition and other equipment and tools; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

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

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret highly technical information and documents; analyze and solve technical engineering problems; engineering math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with District staff, consulting engineers, representatives of other agencies and others encountered in the course of work.