Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer Position

The Clark County Regional Flood Control District and Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates for the Senior Civil Engineer position. This role will support our engineering team in delivering resilient, innovative, and technically sound flood control solutions for Clark County. This position will contribute to the planning, design, and construction oversight of complex regional capital improvement projects that mitigate flood risks and enhance public safety.

It will also involve reviewing private land development projects to ensure consistency with District standards, regional flood control objectives, and local regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include evaluating hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage studies, and related technical documentation, as well as coordinating with developers, consultants, and partner agencies. The Senior Civil Engineer will apply advanced expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic engineering, collaborate with teams, and help translate project objectives into practical, effective engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills, experience in design and construction practices, and a commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Valid registration as a professional Engineer is required. Applications submitted without a valid registration as a professional Engineer will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the selection process.

Required certifications/licenses may be uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to the application at time of submission or emailed to County HR Recruitment Analyst:
Lance.

Gibson.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering AND four (4) years of full-time professional level civil design and project management experience. All qualifying education and each 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. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions:

Work with exposure to potential hazards at various construction sites. Licensing and Certification:
Must possess valid registration as a professional Engineer in the State of Nevada at time of application. If registered in another state, must obtain Nevada registration within one (1) year of date of hire. Possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Background Investigation:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted. Citizenship:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsor ships or transfers for any employment positions. Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

• Confers with County or agency staff regarding physical facility project requirements, including space criteria, cost estimates and related matters.
• Conducts feasibility and cost studies; develops engineering solutions to complex problems related to such areas as bridges, storm or sanitary sewers, roadways, water systems, flood control systems, and office or plant facility design and retrofitting; recommends alternative approaches, including the use of contract services and the incorporation of new methods and materials.
• Prepares project designs, cost estimates, specifications and project schedules.
• Participates in writing requests for proposal and contract specifications for design and construction services; participates in the selection of contractors and administers professional service contracts.
• Maintains liaison with various utility, governmental agency, County and agency departmental staff; ensures that codes and standards are met in assigned projects.
• Administers contracts with and confers with consultants, engineers, architects and/or construction contractors; schedules projects; provides technical oversight, inspects work in progress and ensures that all work complies with contract specifications and applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinates and provides technical oversight to staff performing construction and remodeling projects; depending upon assignment; provides project or ongoing leadership or supervision to staff, including work assignment, review and evaluation; may participate in selection and disciplinary procedures.
• Reviews and authorizes requests for payment and change orders; tracks and document project and/or program costs.
• Confers with maintenance staff and recommends solutions to facility design, maintenance and operational problems.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its…