SENIOR LICENSED ENGINEER

Position Information

Please click here for the Total Compensation Package for this job classification which includes county paid employee health benefits after 30 days of employment, county paid retirement benefits, vacation accruals, etc. The Total Compensation Package outlines the various benefits offered by Washoe County and the annual earnings based on the entry level salary for the job classification.

Under general direction, plans, organizes, and supervises the function, activities, and staff of an engineering section; performs civil engineering and administrative work in a variety of public works projects; participates in the formulation of County policy related to engineering; and performs related work as required.

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Community Services Department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

About the Position

The Senior Licensed Engineer is within the Engineering and Capital Projects Division of the Washoe County Community Services Department and performs a wide variety of engineering oversight, collaboration, and technical duties. This position leads the identification and development of wastewater, recycled water, and infrastructure projects within the Engineering and Capital Projects Division. This role also oversees new development reviews, manages existing public facilities, and assists residents and developers through CSD permitting processes both in the office and out in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure & Water Systems: Lead the planning, design, and execution of new and upgraded public works projects with a strong emphasis on wastewater and recycled water initiatives.
• Development & Oversight: Review engineering plans, manage capital projects, and guide public infrastructure upgrades.
• Customer & Field Support: Assist engineers, developers, and residents with CSD permitting applications and provide hands-on technical guidance directly at project sites.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php.

To view the full job announcement brochure, please click here [Brochure Link Coming Soon].

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of full-time professional civil engineering experience in the respective area of assignment which includes administrative or supervisory experience AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License Or Certificate

Registration as a Professional Engineer within the State of Nevada or a jurisdiction recognized for purposes of reciprocity by the Nevada State Board of Registered Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required at the time of application and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of application and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be skilled in the design and review of sanitary sewer and high-quality recycled water infrastructure, to support three wastewater reclamation facilities and associated collection systems.
• Be skilled in the design and review of stormwater management plans, including hydrologic, hydraulic, and sedimentation transport analysis.
• Be skilled in the design and review of subdivision projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, pavement, striping, and signage design.
• Be skilled in the design and review of transportation management projects, including roadway design, pavement management, and traffic impact analysis.
• Be skilled in the review of entitlement applications.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment, assisting the general public, other local agency staff, department staff, and County staff.
• Be timely, dependable, and reliable, and possess the ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

The individual in this position will deal with extremely detail-oriented work, that requires an exceptionally high level of accuracy. The individual in this role is expected to learn, retain, and recall a wide variety of information and to communicate that information to members of the public as well as to train and mentor other staff members including, but not necessarily limited to, Licensed Engineers, Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Inspectors, Engineering Technicians, and Public Service Interns.

For additional information on the department, please visit their website at: https://www.washoecounty.gov/csd/engineering\_capitalprojects/index.php

Conditions of Employment

The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Senior Licensed Engineer position.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation. Effective October 1, 2026, the $40.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

What Happens Next

TO BE CONS**IDERED:**

Submit the required application at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washoecounty

In addition to the application, the following documents must be included with the application before the filing deadline in order to be considered:

• Compelling cover letter
• Comprehensive resume which includes how the applicant meets the Ideal candidate criteria
• Three professional references

TENTATIVE TIMELINE:

October 9, 2026 – October 26, 2026
Applications Accepted

Week of November 2, 2026
Screening Committee will review candidate materials to identify candidates with the most potential for success in the position

Top candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Week of November 9, 2026
Interviews

Late November/Early December 2026
Estimated Hire Date

Questions

Contact: Veronica North

[email protected]

775-328-2078

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.