Senior Engineer - Traffic Operations

Overview

Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career. MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas. We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow! If you value Accountability, Communication, Collaboration, Innovation, and Dedication then you are just the person we are looking for.

A Senior Engineer is an essential member of our team and we invite you to apply and help contribute to The City’s growing success. Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with strong experience in traffic operations and transportation planning, including traffic impact studies, signal systems, roadway design, and multimodal safety improvements. They are skilled in analyzing transportation data, coordinating with regional agencies, and developing practical solutions to improve traffic flow, safety, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who communicates effectively with staff, developers, and the public while managing complex transportation projects from planning through implementation.

• Submit a Complete Application – For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications, attach any documents as necessary, and answer ALL questions. Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this announcement and click “SUBMIT” at the end of your application.
• Pay Considerations – The starting salary for the position is $97,961.50. Starting salary is dependent on education, qualifications, and experience but will not exceed the midpoint of the range. Existing employees will receive increases as outlined by their bargaining agreement.
• Work Schedule – This position is scheduled to work 4 days per week, 9 hours per day, (36‑hour work week) Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Under limited direction, manages, and supervises team members for civil engineering design and/or construction projects and programs; performs professional and technical engineering duties; performs senior‑level engineering planning, design, and/or construction oversight for various building construction, remodeling, and major repairs, as well as for flood control, water and wastewater utilities, and other public facilities.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of professional engineering experience in the applicable area of responsibility (Engineering Services, Development and Flood Control, Technical Services, Water/Wastewater or Transportation Services), preferably in a public agency.

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Nevada state driver’s license, and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Nevada. If registered in another state must obtain Nevada registration within one (1) year of hire/reclassification.
• Registered Professional Architect in state of Nevada (if applicable). If registered in another state must obtain Nevada registration within one (1) year of hire/reclassification. (Public Works, Engineering Services candidates only).