Utility Construction Principal Engineer

Job Description:

Utility Construction Principal Engineer

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Utility Construction Principal Engineer position. This position will be primarily responsible for:

• Planning, organizing, supervising, integrating, and evaluating the work and performance of professional and technical staff, including internal staff and external consultants, to oversee the project management of multiple small-, mid-, and large-scale capital construction projects as part of the District's Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Contributing to the overall quality of the work group by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending, and implementing improved departmental policies and procedures.
• Providing technical oversight, reviews studies and design plans prepared by consultants, reviews work in progress, and ensures that all work complies with drawings, specifications, and standards.
• 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.
• Interfacing with District staff in other service groups, utility agencies, consultants, contractors and other governmental agencies to clarify issues, resolve problems and enforce standards and policies.

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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.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate engineering or construction management discipline.
• Six (6) years of full-time professional experience in design engineering, construction management, or related areas.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or project management capacity.
• Full-time professional experience in a related field may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of application.
• Current certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of Nevada.
• Reciprocity: Employees with out-of-state certifications for any of the above may seek Nevada certification through reciprocity within one (1) year from date of hire.

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: 3/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$55.53 - $80.52 Hourly