Job Summary

Clark County Public Works is currently seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Engineering & Design Section, one of a handful of groups that make up its Engineering & Construction Division. The 10-person Engineering and Design Section has the tight-knit feel of a small firm with access to the expertise and resources of the larger Clark County Public Works organization. The team is production oriented with a focus on design and plan production to support the County's Capital Improvement Programs. Engineering and Design Section engineers design county infrastructure and have opportunities for career development through planning, project development, project management, emergency response assistance and other interesting and challenging work. This position will be primarily focused on civil roadway and stormwater design with opportunities for stormwater modeling, specification, and standards development. This is a professional level engineering position for the Department of Public Works. Within general parameters established by management, the employees occupying positions of this class perform complex technical work in a specialized phase of engineering. This position is represented by Local 17, Professional and Technical Employees. Applications will be accepted until an adequate number of applications are received. This recruitment may close at any time on or after May 27, 2024.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• B.S. degree in Civil or related Engineering and two (2) years of experience in an Engineer II or equivalent position and registration as a professional civil or structural engineer.

AND

• Possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license by date of appointment.

   

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil engineering and of the physical sciences (hydraulics, mechanics, etc.) involved; modern and efficient engineering methods and techniques in the design, construction and maintenance of facilities relative to one or more areas of Public Works engineering (e.g. Transportation, Design, Utility, Construction, etc.); project management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving; Knowledge of the application and interpretation of County regulatory codes, state regulatory and legislative requirements, court decisions and Attorney Generals opinions concerning the wide variety of engineering functions; departmental policies and procedures, work standards and codes applicable to the job.

Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineering and survey staff, contractors, and the public; adopt approved engineering methods and standards to the planning, design and construction of a variety of public works projects; read and interpret complex plans and specifications and  to become familiar with engineering standards; perform highly technical research work and to give reliable advice on difficult engineering problems; prepare, draft, interpret and utilize complex engineering plans, maps, specifications and reports, and to maintain orderly, accurate engineering records; perform complex and difficult engineering computations in designing major engineering projects; inspect and provide direction to technicians inspecting the work of contractors on complex engineering projects and to obtain adherence to plans and specifications; coordinate and effectively manage resources dedicated to a number of on-going projects; communicate and express ideas effectively, orally and in  writing, including public speaking; give accurate and factual testimony at hearings or trials.

Skill in: The use and care of instruments and equipment employed in the area of specialization.