PROJECT MANAGER 2 - ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (UNCLASSIFIED)

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

PERS Retirement Program

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Pay

Job summary

The State Public Works Division (SPWD) in Carson City, Nevada seeks a licensed electrical engineer to lead a diverse portfolio of capital improvement construction projects across the state. The role oversees all phases from planning to contract administration, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Success requires strong expertise in power distribution, lighting, low-voltage systems, and access control.

Qualifications

• Active Nevada professional engineer license (PE) required at appointment or within 12 months.
• Three years of professional electrical engineering experience in design/management of major construction projects and capital improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital improvement construction projects from planning through completion.
• Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical criteria; review plans, specs, estimates, and contract documents for codes and standards.
• Negotiate and administer A/E contracts; coordinate with regulatory agencies for permits and compliance.
• Oversee bidding activities, bid openings, and award recommendations; manage change orders and project budgets.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Project management

Regulatory coordination

Communication

Education

Licensed Electrical Engineer (Nevada PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Job Summary

The State Public Works Division (SPWD) is seeking a licensed electrical engineer to lead and manage a diverse portfolio of capital improvement construction projects across Nevada. This position serves within the Department of Administration in Carson City and plays a critical role in advancing the State’s infrastructure and built environment. This role manages all phases of project development, including preparing scopes and budgets; negotiating and administering architectural and engineering (A/E) contracts; reviewing and approving plans, specifications, estimates, and contract documents; and coordinating bid documents with regulatory and administrative agencies to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. The position oversees bidding activities, directs bid openings, manages construction contracts, and ensures accurate review of change orders, progress payments, and project fiscal records. Throughout each stage of project delivery, the electrical engineer maintains the project’s established scope, budget, and schedule. This position also provides professional electrical design services for in-house projects and peer review of contracted design firms.

Success in this role requires strong electrical engineering expertise in power distribution, emergency and standby power, lighting systems, low-voltage building systems, cameras, and access control. The electrical engineer supports SPWD’s mission to provide well planned, efficient, and safe facilities for state agencies and contributes to the Division’s vision of exemplary state facilities through professional judgment, teamwork, and pride in high quality public service.

Essential Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure as an electrical engineer is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Individuals licensed in another jurisdiction must obtain Nevada licensure within 12 months of appointment.
• Three years of professional electrical engineering experience that includes the design and/or management of major construction projects and capital improvement programs involving building electrical systems (e.g., power distribution, emergency and standby power, lighting, low voltage systems, and access control).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with regulatory agencies, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience preparing and reviewing electrical plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents for public works projects.
• Experience managing construction contracts, project budgets, project schedules, and technical documentation.

Special Requirements

• A pre-employment criminal history background check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment may be required to pay for these items.
• Applicants must include all professional licenses and certifications in their résumé, including license numbers and dates issued.

Job Duties

• Project Planning and Design
  • Manage all phases of capital improvement and construction projects, from initial planning through completion.
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical criteria.
  • Review and approve consultant-prepared electrical plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
  • Provide limited electrical design services for assigned in-house projects when necessary.
• Contract and Procurement Administration
  • Negotiate, prepare, and administer contracts for architectural and engineering (A/E) consultants.
  • Coordinate project documents and submissions with regulatory and administrative agencies to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and permitting requirements.
  • Manage bidding activities, prepare bid packages, coordinate bid advertisements, and facilitate bid openings and award recommendations.
  • Prepare and administer construction contracts in accordance with NRS 338 requirements, including procurement coordination, contract terms, and contractor performance obligations.
• Construction Oversight and Fiscal Management
  • Oversee construction contract administration, including review and approval of change orders, progress payments, and fiscal documentation.
  • Monitor project expenditures and maintain project budgets throughout all phases of project delivery.
  • Conduct project site visits, inspections, and evaluations to assess construction quality, compliance, and progress.
• Stakeholder Coordination and Communication
  • Collaborate with contractors, consultants, regulatory officials, and agency representatives to resolve design and construction issues.
  • Prepare reports, correspondence, project updates, and technical documentation for SPWD leadership and project stakeholders.
  • Represent SPWD in project meetings, design reviews, coordination sessions, and stakeholder discussions.
• Documentation and Compliance
  • Maintain accurate project records, files, and documentation in accordance with State policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
  • Ensure all project activities comply with applicable State laws, building codes, accessibility standards, and administrative requirements.
• Other Duties
  • Perform related duties as assigned in support of SPWD’s mission to provide well-planned, efficient, and safe facilities for Nevada’s state agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical codes, power distribution, lighting systems, low voltage building systems, and fire and life safety electrical requirements.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations and statutes applicable to public works design, construction, permitting, and procurement.
• Knowledge of quality control practices used to review consultant-prepared plans, specifications, estimates, and construction documents.
• Knowledge of cost estimating principles, budgeting methods, and project financial management.
• Skill in identifying, analyzing, and resolving design, construction, and project management problems.
• Skill in maintaining thorough attention to detail in technical reviews, documentation, and fiscal oversight.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with contractors, consultants, regulatory officials, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD or Revit, and Bluebeam Revu.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255