Utility Services Senior Electrical Engineer

Utility Services Senior Electrical Engineer

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Utility Services Senior Electrical Engineer in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and performs professional electrical engineering activities relating to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure and the development and maintenance of the energy management program for Department of Utility Services; and performs related duties as assigned.

Salary and benefits include a competitive salary range of $ - $ annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity. Base wage increase upon successful completion of initial probationary or qualifying period. Annual pay adjustment increase or lump sum bonus. Contingent upon the City's financial health and subject to availability of funds as determined by the City.

Work-life balance includes Monday - Thursday, standard day shift hours will be determined by supervisor (4 day work week). This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week; at least 50% of work time must be spent in-person onsite. Work schedules and remote work opportunities are subject to change. This option for remote work is only available for incumbents who have completed their probation or qualifying period.

Paid leave and holidays include 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) policy; retirement benefits including 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, and much more!

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering or a closely related field; six (6) years of progressively responsible professional electrical engineering experience with direct experience supporting industrial, municipal utility, water, wastewater, reclaimed water, pumping, or treatment plant electrical systems; two (2) years of lead, supervisory, project management, or responsible-charge experience on electrical infrastructure projects;

note: an equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered; possession and maintenance of registration as a professional electrical engineer with the state of Nevada or the ability to obtain through reciprocity within the first six (6) months of employment if incumbent possesses registration as a professional electrical engineer in another state.

Required documents/assessment information include completed employment application, copy of valid registration as a professional electrical engineer with the state of Nevada or another state, and supplemental questionnaire. The scored supplemental question assessment will be the only scored examination and is weighed 100% for placement on an eligibility list. Candidates must receive at least 70% (or higher) on their scored supplemental question assessment in order to be considered for the position.

Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. Selection interview will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026 (top-scoring candidates).

The selection process will entail subject matter experts reading and scoring your responses to supplemental questions 12-16, and your answers will be the sole determining factor for placement on the eligibility list for this classification. Subject matter experts will not have access to any information besides the answers to questions 12-16. This means they will not have access to applications, résumés, or any other identifying information when scoring.

Please ensure that your responses are written entirely in your own words and reflect your own knowledge and experience. The use of AI-generated or non-original responses may be considered grounds for disqualification from this process. Candidates who are placed on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview.