Salary: $116,646.40 - $151,652.80 Annually
Location : Reno, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:Department: Community Services Department
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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 PositionThe 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
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 CertificateRegistration 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:
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 CONSIDERED:Submit the required application at:
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, 2026Applications Accepted
Week of November 2, 2026Screening 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 2026Estimated Hire Date
Questions
Contact: Veronica North
vnorth@washoecounty.gov
775-328-2078
- Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
- Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link -
- Deferred Compensation plans available
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
- Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
- Longevity Pay
- Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.
- Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2026 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
- There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
- Nevada does not have state or local income tax*
