Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer – Public Infrastructure Lead

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

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