ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER I

Washoe County; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

County retirement benefits

Vacation accruals

Job summary

Washoe County seeks an entry-level Environmental Engineer II in the Community Services Department to perform a broad range of civil and environmental engineering tasks under supervision, including field water sampling and regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes preparing practical solutions, interpreting plans and reports, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams while supporting public health objectives and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, hydrology, sanitary engineering, environmental engineering or closely related field.
• Valid driver’s license required at appointment and maintained for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs a broad range of entry level engineering assignments requiring application of public health, environmental, and civil engineering principles, practices and theories.
• Perform field work, including collecting water quality and environmental samples, analyzing monitoring data, and using field observations to support evaluations and regulatory compliance.
• Interpret engineering plans, technical reports, regulations, and environmental standards.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain technical information to coworkers, developers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while producing accurate, high-quality work and meeting deadlines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Regulatory interpretation

Communication skills

Field work

Project organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, hydrology, sanitary engineering, environmental engineering or closely related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Please click here for the Total Compensation Package for this job classification which includes county paid employee health benefits after 30 days of employment, county paid retirement benefits, vacation accruals, etc. The Total Compensation Package outlines the various benefits offered by Washoe County and the annual earnings based on the entry level salary for the job classification.

Under supervision, performs a broad range of entry level engineering assignments requiring the application of public health, environmental, and civil engineering principles, practices, and theories; and performs related work as required.

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Community Services Department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

This position is in a flexibly staffed class series. The hiring department has the discretion to hire at any level within the class series for which the applicant may be qualified. Applicants interested in being considered for each level within the series must submit an application for each position.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, hydrology, sanitary engineering, environmental engineering or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License Or Certificate

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate technical data, perform engineering calculations, and develop practical, effective solutions to environmental engineering challenges.
• Have the ability to interpret engineering plans, technical reports, regulations, and environmental standards.
• Be comfortable performing field work, including collecting water quality and environmental samples, analyzing monitoring data, and using field observations to support engineering evaluations and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical information to coworkers, developers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities while producing accurate, high-quality work and meeting established deadlines.
• Enjoy working both in the office and in the field, adapting to a variety of engineering assignments, water quality sampling, site inspections and project needs.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, public health, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of exceptional public service.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to achieve practical, timely and effective project outcomes while fostering positive working relationships.
• Embrace public service while seeking innovative, practical solutions to complex environmental engineering challenges.

The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non-Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Environmental Engineer II position.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective October 1, 2026, the $40.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

Questions: Veronica North

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775-328-2078

Veteran Point

Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only. In order to be given a bonus point, applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.