Project Manager - Electrical Engineer; Unclassified Job Carson City area,Nevada USA,Engineering

The State Public Works Division (SPWD) is seeking a licensed electrical engineer to lead and manage a diverse portfolio of capital improvement construction projects across Nevada. This position serves within the Department of Administration in Carson City and plays a critical role in advancing the State’s infrastructure and built environment.

This role manages all phases of project development, including preparing scopes and budgets; negotiating and administering architectural and engineering (A/E) contracts; reviewing and approving plans, specifications, estimates, and contract documents; and coordinating bid documents with regulatory and administrative agencies to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. The position oversees bidding activities, directs bid openings, manages construction contracts, and ensures accurate review of change orders, progress payments, and project fiscal records.

Throughout each stage of project delivery, the electrical engineer maintains the project’s established scope, budget, and schedule. This position also provides professional electrical design services for in-house projects and peer review of contracted design firms.

Success in this role requires strong electrical engineering expertise in power distribution, emergency and standby power, lighting systems, low-voltage building systems, cameras, and access control. The electrical engineer supports SPWD’s mission to provide well planned, efficient, and safe facilities for state agencies and contributes to the Division’s vision of exemplary state facilities through professional judgment, teamwork, and pride in high quality public service.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure as an electrical engineer is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Individuals licensed in another jurisdiction must obtain Nevada licensure within 12 months of appointment.

Three years of professional electrical engineering experience that includes the design and/or management of major construction projects and capital improvement programs involving building electrical systems (e.g., power distribution, emergency and standby power, lighting, low voltage systems, and access control).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with regulatory agencies, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams

Experience preparing and reviewing electrical plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents for public works projects.

Experience managing construction contracts, project budgets, project schedules, and technical documentation.

Special Requirements

A pre-employment criminal history background check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment may be required to pay for these items.

Applicants must include all professional licenses and certifications in their résumé, including license numbers and dates issued.

Project Planning and Design
Manage all phases of capital improvement and construction projects, from initial planning through completion.
Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical criteria.
Review and approve consultant-prepared electrical plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
Provide limited electrical design services for assigned in-house projects when necessary.
Contract and Procurement Administration
Negotiate, prepare, and administer contracts for architectural and engineering (A/E) consultants.
Coordinate project documents and submissions with regulatory and administrative agencies to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and permitting requirements.
Manage bidding activities, prepare bid packages, coordinate bid…