Senior Engineer - Traffic Operations

Senior Engineer

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.

Internal Notice for Teamster Team Members:
This posting will create a non-probationary internal Teamster eligibility list and fill 1 vacancy for this classification. The current vacancy is in the Public Works
- Traffic Operations department. The internal Teamster eligibility list will be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification, for up to one hundred and eighty (180) days. Non-probationary Teamster team members successfully completing the selection process will be placed on the internal Teamster eligibility list. All other team members including part-time/temporary employees along with external candidates may apply for this recruitment.

These individuals may be considered after the appropriate recruitment process of the collective bargaining agreement has been followed. If the vacancy is not filled through promotion by a full-time non-probationary Teamster team members, the next opportunity for placement will be to hire qualified part-time/temporary employees and external candidates.

Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.

The role 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.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work 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.

Licenses and Certifications 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 registered in another state must obtain Nevada registration within one (1) year of hire/reclassification.

(Public Works, Engineering Services candidates only).

Selection Process Complete Online Application
- Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City's application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments. The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume
- The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include (dates to be determined). Personnel File Review
- Pass/Fail, Minimum passing score is 75%- All current employees seeking internal positions will undergo a personnel file review. The personnel file review includes a current employment status check (probationary/qualifying periods), and a review of active discipline and most recent performance evaluation. Employees with a rating that does not meet minimum standards may be disqualified from this recruitment process. Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%, Passing Score 70%):
Pre-Employment Screening
- For non-police positions only:
Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history check via submission of fingerprints; and…