SENIOR LICENSED ENGINEER

Washoe County; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Washoe County in Reno seeks a Senior Licensed Engineer within the Community Services Department to lead wastewater, recycled water and infrastructure projects, oversee development reviews, and coordinate field permitting.

The ideal candidate holds a Nevada Professional Engineer license, a valid driver's license, and expert ability to design and review sanitary sewer, recycled water, stormwater, subdivision and transportation projects while mentoring staff and delivering high‑quality public

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer within Nevada or reciprocity jurisdiction.
• Valid driver's license required at time of application and maintained.
• Experience in design/review of wastewater, water, and infrastructure projects.
• Ability to mentor staff and provide public-facing engineering guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of wastewater and recycled water projects.
• Review development plans, manage capital projects, and oversee public facilities.
• Assist residents, developers with permitting and provide field guidance at job sites.

Skills

Sewer design

Recycled water design

Stormwater analysis

Subdivision design

Transportation design

Entitlements review

Public service

Mentoring staff

Education

Professional Engineer license (Nevada)

Job description

About the Position

The Senior Licensed Engineer is within the Engineering and Capital Projects Division of the Washoe County Community Services Department and performs a wide variety of engineering oversight, collaboration, and technical duties. This position leads the identification and development of wastewater, recycled water, and infrastructure projects within the Engineering and Capital Projects Division. This role also oversees new development reviews, manages existing public facilities, and assists residents and developers through CSD permitting processes both in the office and out in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure & Water Systems: Lead the planning, design, and execution of new and upgraded public works projects with a strong emphasis on wastewater and recycled water initiatives.
• Development & Oversight: Reviewengineeringplans,managecapitalprojects,andguidepublicinfrastructureupgrades.
• Customer & Field Support: Assist engineers, developers, and residents with CSD permitting applications and provide hands‑on technical guidance directly at project sites.

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

License Or Certificate

Registration as a Professional Engineer within the State of Nevada or a jurisdiction recognized for purposes of reciprocity by the Nevada State Board of Registered Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required at the time of application and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

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

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be skilled in the design and review of sanitary sewer and high-quality recycled water infrastructure, to support three wastewater reclamation facilities and associated collection systems.
• Be skilled in the design and review of stormwater management plans, including hydrologic, hydraulic, and sedimentation transport analysis.
• Be skilled in the design and review of subdivision projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, pavement, striping, and signage design.
• Be skilled in the design and review of transportation management projects, including roadway design, pavement management, and traffic impact analysis.
• Be skilled in the review of entitlement applications.
• Enjoy working in a fast‑paced, multifaceted environment, assisting the general public, other local agency staff, department staff, and County staff.
• Be timely, dependable, and reliable, and possess the ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

The individual in this position will deal with extremely detail‑oriented work, that requires an exceptionally high level of accuracy. The individual in this role is expected to learn, retain, and recall a wide variety of information and to communicate that information to members of the public as well as to train and mentor other staff members including, but not necessarily limited to, Licensed Engineers, Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Inspectors, Engineering Technicians, and Public Service Interns.

For additional information on the department, please visit their website at: https://www.washoecounty.gov/csd/engineering_capitalprojects/index.php

The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Senior Licensed Engineer 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 Contact: Veronica North [e-mail] 775-328-2078

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.