Utility Engineer I/II (Construction)

Clark-County-Water-Reclamation-District; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking qualified candidates for the Utility Engineer I/II (Construction) position. The role will emphasize engineering design, construction management, contract oversight, and field inspections to support district projects.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, with two years of engineering experience preferred (water/wastewater). The I level is a training pathway with potential non-competitive promotion to II after program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Civil/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/Chemical/Construction Management).
• Two (2) years of experience in engineering, preferably water/wastewater.
• Full-time professional experience may substitute for education, up to two years.

Responsibilities

• Assisting project management staff by providing engineering design, construction management, contract oversight, and field inspections.
• Interfacing with District staff, utility agencies, consultants, contractors, and other governmental agencies to clarify and resolve engineering design and construction problems.
• Participating in continuous improvement by evaluating construction phase issues and integrating lessons learned into District practices and procedures.
• Ensuring construction contractor conformance of the construction documents, and resolving contractual and field conflicts encountered.
• Contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

Skills

Engineering design

Construction management

Contract oversight

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Job description

The Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Utility Engineer I/II (Construction) position.

This position will be primarily responsible for:

• Assisting project management staff by providing engineering design, construction management, contract oversight, and field inspections.
• Interfacing with District staff in other service groups, utility agencies, consultants, contractors, and other governmental agencies to clarify and resolve engineering design and construction and problems.
• Participating in continuous improvement by evaluating construction phase issues and integrating lessons learned into District practices and procedures.
• Ensuring construction contractor conformance of the construction documents, and resolving contractual and field conflicts encountered.
• Contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

Utility Engineer I: $42.97 - $62.30 Hourly

Utility Engineer II: $47.27 - $68.54 Hourly

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.

The Utility Engineer I 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 to Utility Engineer II.

Education and Experience

• Utility Engineer I:
  • Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (such as Civil / Mechanical / Industrial / Electrical / Chemical / Construction Management).
• Utility Engineer II:
  • Two (2) years of experience in engineering, preferably water/wastewater.
  • Full-time professional experience in a related field may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Licenses/Certifications

• Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.
• Utility Engineer II:
  • Preference may be given to those holding a Nevada Engineer-in-Training Certificate

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.