Structural Engineer I​/II

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Structural Engineer I/II in the Department of Building & Fire Safety. The department will consider candidates qualified at either the level I (EIT) or level II.

Under general supervision, reviews plans and specifications for structural requirements and code compliance while performing professional structural engineering activities relating to residential, commercial, and industrial projects for the Department of Building and Fire Safety; and performs related duties as assigned.

This classification is distinguished as being the first in the Structural Engineer series. The Structural Engineer I does not require registration as a Professional Engineer. Incumbents may be eligible to non‑competitively advance to Structural Engineer II when they are licensed as a Professional Engineer with the State of Nevada and all the requirements of the Structural Engineer II position have been met and verified.

• Competitive Salary Range for Structural Engineer I (EIT) $78,025.16 - $ annually and for Structural Engineer II $87,650.78 - $ annually.
• Base wage increase upon successful completion of initial probationary or qualifying period.
• Additional base wage increase and/or lump sum bonus, contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Four (4)‑Day, 38 hour workweek (Monday to Thursday).
• Paid leave and holidays: leave and holidays policy; family and medical leave and extended leave policy.
• Comprehensive benefits package for all full‑time, regular non‑represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Long‑term disability (LTD)
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Retirement benefits:
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) plans
  • Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, auto/home insurance, voluntary life insurance, 529 college savings plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and certification reimbursement program

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of responsible, diversified experience in a civil or structural engineering environment, or an equivalent combination of closely related training and experience.
• Must possess a valid registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination at the time of application and registration as an EIT within six (6) months of hire.
• Must have the ability to obtain registration as a Professional Engineer within the State of Nevada.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience related to the structural engineering field.
• Must possess and maintain valid registration as a Structural or Civil Professional Engineer with the State of Nevada at time of application, or the ability to obtain such registration through reciprocity within six (6) months of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Must obtain and maintain certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Building Plans Examiner within two (2) years of appointment as a condition of continued employment.

• Completed employment application.
• Valid registration as a Structural or Civil Professional Engineer with the State of Nevada (or other state with reciprocity within six months of hire) or valid registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or completion of the FE Examination.