New Business Engineer; Series

New Business Engineer (Series)

Title:

New Business Engineer (Series)

Salary Range: $103,591 - $156,672 (DOE)

Final date to receive applications: 09/20/2026

Position Status:
Full-Time

Department Name:
Engineering

Number of Vacancies: 1

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) is a not-for-profit, community-owned water utility, overseen by elected officials and citizen appointees from Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. TMWA has a highly skilled workforce who ensure the around-the-clock treatment, delivery and availability of high-quality drinking water for more than 475,000 residents of the Truckee Meadows.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The New Business Engineer performs responsible professional engineering work by providing system planning studies including hydraulic computer modeling and reviews of Applicant designs for water system facilities to serve new development.

The Senior New Business Engineer differs from New Business Engineer in that incumbents at the Senior level perform more complex planning and design review work. Incumbents are recognized as having the experience, certifications and responsibility for making final technical decisions and have influence on the overall outcome of a project or task. Senior Engineers perform under general supervision and guidance.

The Principal New Business Engineer differs from Senior New Business Engineer in that incumbents at the Principal level perform significantly more complex new business work. Incumbents are recognized in the work group as having the highest authority in a group. Principal level Engineers oversee implementation of entire programs and procedures, may possess and utilize highly specialized knowledge and skills and perform under minimal supervision and guidance.

Progression from one position title, level or designation is not automatic nor guaranteed and is based on business needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform technical planning studies by developing and utilizing water system computer models to evaluate the capacity of the water distribution system; recommend new supply and distribution facilities; determine facility requirements for new development; analyze the impact of new growth on the existing system; and determine specific equipment requirements, capacities and operating criteria.
• Review water facility designs submitted by Applicants for new or modified water service in accordance with TMWA and NAC standards and provide comments to the Applicant in accordance with TMWA new business goals and objectives.
• Insure that TMWA facility charges are assessed appropriately and accurately.
• Assist in development of capital improvement plans; evaluate, select, justify and prioritize improvements; prepare accurate project cost estimates and budget projections.
• Perform a wide range of graphic system duties involving the preparation and plotting of GIS and/or CAD designs and drawings to produce maps, charts, drawings, and other geographic information for reports, presentations and permit applications.
• Integrate metered use data and SCADA data to calibrate water system computer models.
• Coordinate new business planning work between Project Coordinators and the Engineering department.
• Participate in project meetings with developers, engineers, contractors and other TMWA personnel.
• Provide support to Operations personnel and establish system operating criteria and facility requirements.
• Provide support to TMWA departments involved in the new business process including metering, billing, backflow and inspection.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding pressure or flow.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the minimum requirements is:

Experience:

Four to twelve years (depending on level of engineering work performed) of increasingly responsible experience involving professional engineering work in the design of water system facilities; operation of water distribution systems; modeling and analysis of water distribution systems or a closely related field. Other combinations of education/experience may be considered.

Education & Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field is required.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold a valid driver's license from the State of Nevada or, for applicants who reside in another state within a commutable distance (including students), a valid driver's license issued by their state of residence.
• Must also meet and maintain eligibility to be covered under TMWA's vehicle insurance requirements.
• A Civil or Mechanical Professional Engineering license is required. Must obtain State of Nevada Civil or Mechanical Professional Engineering license within six months of employment.
• Certification as a State of Nevada Water Distribution and/or…