Senior Utility Engineer (Construction)

Job Description:

Senior Utility Engineer (Construction)

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

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.

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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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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.

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.
Education and Experience:

• 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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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Water Reclamation District Comprehensive Benefits

Come make a difference and join the Water Reclamation District family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes*:

• Work/Life balance with Flexible Schedules, including 4/10 options
  
• More money in your pocket:
  
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement - NVPERS
    
  • No Social Security deduction
    
  • No State Income Tax
    
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• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid PPO/HMO)
  
  • Medical - Employer pays Tier 1 90% of premium - Tier 2, 80%
    
  • Pharmacy benefits (30-day retail or 90-day mail order fills)
    
  • 24/7 Telephone advice nurse - no employee/dependent cost per year
    
  • Flexible Appointment Scheduling
    
    • Virtual Visits: Teledoc
      
    • In-home visits: Doctor and Dispatch Health
      
  • Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service, includes Dental and Vision
    
  • CCSF - Wellness Benefit of $200 per enrolled employee/dependent per year
    
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    
• Employer Paid Benefits:
  
  • Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
    
  • Generous Leave Accruals that include:
    
    • 12 paid holidays
      
    • Birthday holiday
      
    • Paid vacation leave
      
    • Paid sick leave
      
  • Other leave options:
    
    • Catastrophic leave
      
    • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
      
    • Parental leave - up to 90 days
      
• Wide variety of voluntary benefits that include:
  
  • Allstate Identity Protection
    
  • ARAG Legal Insurance
    
  • EMPOWER - 457b Deferred Compensation Plan - Pretax and ROTH options
    
  • Forthright Partners - Financial Advice for Employee & Family
    
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short Term Disability Insurance
    
  • Nationwide Pet Insurance
    
  • PerkSpot - CCWRD Discount Program with Thousands of Discounts Per Week
    
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - Medical and Dependent Day Care - Pretax - Debit Card Available
    
  • Sunlife Financial - Additional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and/or Children; AD&D for Employee or Employee & Family
    
  • TransAmerica - Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care - Coverage Includes a Living Benefit Rider
    
    

*Benefits vary and are subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 9/8/2026 5:01 PM Pacific

Salary:

$51.99 - $75.40 Hourly