Project Coordinator-Utility Services

Join the City of Reno and be part of a team dedicated to developing and maintaining essential public infrastructure.

• Perform engineering duties supporting the City’s engineering services, including planning, designing, and implementing capital improvement projects related to wastewater/reuse facilities, stormwater systems, sanitary sewer infrastructure, and other public works projects.
• Design and prepare contract specifications for construction of various public works and capital improvement projects; perform engineering calculations and analysis; prepare estimates of time and material costs.
• Participate in the management of assigned projects; administer consultant and construction contracts; advertise for bids; select and coordinate engineering consultants; review and approve contract changes; authorize progress payments.
• Conduct field inspections and investigations of construction projects; ensure compliance with designs, codes, and regulations; submit permit applications; prepare reports of recommended modifications.
• Conduct technical reviews of plans and reports for projects affecting City streets, sewers, drains, and related public works facilities for adequacy and conformance with applicable municipal codes.
• Analyze various engineering functions including hydrology, water distribution and piping systems, treatment facilities, utility plans, and construction documents; evaluate plans for deficiencies; recommend and/or design solutions.
• Prepare engineering reports, studies, and technical documentation; utilize specialized engineering applications, databases, programs, and graphics.
• Prepare reports for the City Council, Planning Commission, and other committees regarding engineering projects and status.
• Respond to inquiries from the general public, property owners, developers, architects, surveyors, contractors, and City staff concerning engineering and development projects.
• Attend professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments; research, review, update, and revise existing ordinances, policies, and design standards.
• Perform related duties as required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field. Applicants who are expected to complete the degree by the end of the current academic year may participate, but proof of completion is required for certification.

Experience: Some professional engineering experience is desirable.

License or Certificate:

• Valid driver’s license
• Engineer Intern certificate

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or city charter.