ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER II

Washoe County; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Washoe County is seeking an Environmental Engineer within the Sheriff’s Office to perform a broad range of engineering duties in public health, environmental and civil domains. The role requires field work, data analysis, and collaboration with regulators and the public.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering or related field and at least one year of professional experience, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• One year of professional engineering experience in environmental, public health or civil engineering with a related bachelor's degree.
• Valid driver's license required at time of appointment and maintained for employment.

Responsibilities

• Work under general supervision applying public health, environmental and civil engineering principles.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve practical project outcomes while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Field work

Written communication

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Environmental/Hydrology specialization

Tools

Hydrology tools

Job description

Under general supervision, performs a broad range of engineering duties 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 Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. 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

One year of professional engineering experience in the applicable area of assignment: environmental, public health, public works AND 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.

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.