Sr Civil Engineer

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Sr Civil EngineerOpen Date: 10/15/25Close Date: 11/05/25Salary: $147,131.00 per yearJob Type: RegularLocation: Molasky Corporate Center, 100 City Parkway, Las VegasFor any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.Hours of Work: 4/10’s, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., M-Th

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the education, experience, and familiarity with best practices related to project management, engineering project design and construction, and the use of project management software, preferably Trimble Unity Construct; be proficient in reviewing data and developing trend analysis for capital improvement projects; demonstrate the ability to oversee, coordinate, and review the work of professional and technical personnel; have experience in preparing and reviewing engineering specifications and details, technical reports, and studies in order to make data-based decisions; and exhibit the skills needed to develop strong relationships within the division and among key stakeholders within the organization to foster a culture of individual ownership, supporting team goals as well as effecting change.

The ideal candidate will also possess a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of Nevada (required) while a valid certification as a Project Management Professional issued by the Project Management Institute, or the ability to obtain such certification is preferred.

INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The successful candidate may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general direction, supervises and participates in the conduct of complex engineering projects, engineering analyses; research, planning and design for a variety of waterworks capital construction planning and/or maintenance programs; plans and directs the work of professional and technical staff; and performs related duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of civil and hydraulic engineering as applied to water utility engineering; modern methods and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of waterworks capital projects, including surveying, hydraulics, mechanics and stress analysis; modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding the assigned area of engineering and/or water resources; applicable laws and regulatory codes related to development and construction of waterworks infrastructure; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

Ability to:

Make complex engineering computations and check, review and design plans and specifications for a wide variety of waterworks capital projects; conduct independent project engineering; manage contracted engineering firms; identify needs and assignments and exercise judgment in carrying them out; use a personal computer for hydraulic modeling, spreadsheet and word processing applications; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; supervise, train and evaluate professional and technical subordinates.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering; and eight years of professional engineering experience, including experience in public waterworks design and construction, with at least three years of experience at the level of the District’s Civil Engineer class; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of Nevada, or the ability to obtain this certificate within one year of employment.

A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; and drive a vehicle.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions, and interact with officials and the public.