Senior Utility Engineer (Construction)

Clark-County-Water-Reclamation-District; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking a Senior Utility Engineer (Construction) to lead the construction of multiple CIP projects in the Las Vegas area. The role requires directing project delivery, ensuring conformance of documents, and managing change control for multi‑million dollar initiatives.

The position emphasizes independent judgment within guidelines, collaboration with contractors and consultants, and the ability to foster a productive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as Civil/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/Construction Management.
• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in engineering or construction management, preferably water/wastewater.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer in Nevada or reciprocity to Nevada within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and oversee construction of CIP projects of varying scale.
• Ensure contractor conformance of construction documents and resolve field conflicts.
• Develop and manage cost controls, change orders, invoicing, RFIs, and project closeout for multi‑million dollar projects.
• Interface with contractors, design consultants, District staff, and other agencies.
• Foster a positive work environment, lead by example, and mitigate conflicts through collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Utility Engineer (Construction) position. This position will be primarily responsible for:

• Leading, managing, and overseeing the construction of multiple small-, mid-, and large-scale projects as part of the District's Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Ensuring contractor conformance of the construction documents, and exercising sound independent judgment within procedural guidelines to resolve contractual and field conflicts encountered.
• Developing, initiating, and/or managing cost controls (change orders, invoicing, requests for information, claims) and project delivery (notices to proceed, construction submittals, schedule, notices of completion, project closeout) of multi-million dollar projects.
• Communicating and interfacing with the contractor, design consultant, District staff, and other public agencies and private parties.
• Establishing a positive working environment, leading by example, and mitigating conflict by demonstrating effective interpersonal skills, an ability to critically think, and be an active and engaged team member.

This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources.

This recruitment will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

Education and Experience

This title is a flex position. Upon successful completion of the training program and meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher-level class, to include obtaining any required certifications and/or licenses, the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted from a Utility Engineer II to a Senior Utility Engineer.

• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (such as Civil / Mechanical / Industrial / Electrical / Chemical / Construction Management).
• A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, construction management or related areas, preferably water/wastewater.
• Equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of Nevada.
• Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.
• Reciprocity: Employees with out-of-state Professional Engineer registration may seek Nevada registration through reciprocity within one (1) year from date of hire, subject to District and State requirements.

Background Investigation

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Additional background investigations may be conducted periodically after employment.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

• Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.