Project Engineer I/II - General Services*

Job Description:

Project Engineer I/II - General Services*

Description

Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Project Engineer I/II - General Services in the Department of Public Works. *The department will consider and may hire a candidate who is qualified at either the level I or level II in the Project Engineer series. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, manages, plans, and executes professional engineering activities related to City projects in compliance with regional and local master plans, codes, and best practices; performs professional level design services requiring state registration and performs related duties as assigned.
This recruitment is specific to the General Services division :

• Performs engineering work for construction projects related to infrastructure maintenance and supports emergency operations functions
• Performs routine facility inspections to determine asset condition and maintenance needs; develops solutions and coordinates maintenance scheduling and prioritization; prepares analytical reports related to asset management

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Range for Project Engineer I $78,025.16 - $118,971.02 annually and for Project Engineer II $87,650.78 - 133,647.94 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity*
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
• Additional Base Wage Increase and/or Lump Sum Bonus**
• *Click here to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy
• **Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
• Work-Life Balance
  • Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Leave and Holidays Policy
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
  • ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits

Click here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements for Project Engineer I.
Click here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements for Project Engineer II.

Click here to learn more about the Public Works Department.
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Minimum Qualifications

Project Engineer I Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
• Two (2) years of responsible, diversified experience in a civil engineering environment, or an equivalent combination of closely related training and experience
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must possess a valid registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT)/Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination at the time of application or the ability to obtain such registration within six (6) months of hire
• Must have the ability to obtain registration as a Professional Engineer within the State of Nevada
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained as a condition of continued employment and at the incumbents’ expense
• Desirable: Public works project experience with streets, flood control, traffic, utility systems, and local improvement districts

Project Engineer II Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or closely related field
• Four (4) years of responsible, diversified experience in a civil engineering environment
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must possess valid registration as a Professional Engineer with the State of Nevada at time of application, or the ability to obtain such registration through reciprocity within six (6) months of hire and as a condition of continued employment
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained as a condition of continued employment and at the incumbents’ expense
• Desirable: Public works projects experience with streets, flood control, traffic, utility systems, and local improvement districts

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Copy of valid registration as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.)/Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or valid registration as a Professional Engineer*
3) Supplemental Questionnaire - Your responses to these questions will be read and scored by Subject Matter Experts and will determine your placement on the eligibility list for this classification.

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Scored Supplemental Question Assessment* (Weighted 100%)
(Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this classification)

*The Scored Supplemental Question Assessment will be the only scored examination and is weighed 100% for placement on an eligibility list. Candidates must receive at least 70% (or higher) on their Scored Supplemental Question Assessment in order to be considered for the position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date.

Selection Interview - Monday, October 6, 2025
(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will entail Subject Matter Experts reading and scoring your responses to supplemental questions 11-14 and your answers will be the sole determining factor for placement on the eligibility list for this classification.

Subject Matter Experts will NOT have access to any information besides the answers to questions 11-14. This means that they will not have access to applications, resumes or any other identifying information when scoring. Candidates who have been placed on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada
Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees
Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
• Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions
  • Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
  • Management Staff - $2,000 annually
  • Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
  • Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month
  • Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month
  • Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month

*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24

Closing Date/Time: 9/17/2025 3:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$78,025.16 - $133,647.94 Annually