ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

Print  ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE ENGINEER Salary $39.26 - $62.67 Hourly Location Clark County - Las Vegas, NV Job Type PERMANENT Job Number 31839 Department Public Works Division Design/Engin Opening Date 09/29/2026 Closing Date 10/13/2026 5:01 PM Pacific DescriptionBenefitsQuestions About The Position The Clark County Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Assistant/Associate Engineer position in the Design Engineering and Traffic Management divisions. This position performs engineering work, including conducting engineering feasibility studies, performing design work, and developing and administering professional services or project contracts. Additionally, this role reviews plans, inspects projects, collects and presents data, prepares reports, and provides information and advice to the public in-person and over the telephone. Assistant Engineer: $39.26 - $58.04 Hourly Associate Engineer: $42.43 - $62.67 Hourly The Assistant Engineer is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Associate Engineer. This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. Minimum Requirements Education and Experience: Assistant Engineer - Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or a closely related field. Equivalent combination of appropriate formal education and directly related experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform all aspects of the job may be substituted for the degree to a maximum of two (2) years. Associate Engineer - In addition to the above, two (2) years of engineering experience. Experience in a public agency setting is desirable. 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: Possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Possession of a Nevada Engineer-in-Training Certificate is desirable. 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 sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Designs, prepares and evaluates preliminary and final plans and specifications for a variety of public works, County and local agency building, facility roadway, traffic and wastewater and water plant design, maintenance and retrofitting projects. Performs project resident engineering oversight on various construction projects; coordinates daily activities, ensures compliance with plans and specifications, and administers contracts. Conducts feasibility and cost studies; recommends alternative approaches, including the use of contract services and the incorporation of new methods and materials. Confers with and may direct the work of, on a specific project, engineering technicians, surveying technicians, right-of-way staff, construction management inspectors and other County staff as required. Reviews and evaluates parcel maps, records of survey, subdivision and construction plans and other documents submitted by the public; provides engineering design and code information and ensures that designs meet accepted industry and legal standards. Conducts research studies and prepares reports and recommendations regarding land use, building and facility design, transportation, housing, redevelopment, and a variety of engineering-related community service needs. Uses computers and software programs for various technical modeling, calculation, computer-aided drafting and similar engineering projects and studies. Prepares a variety of written communications, including analytical reports, correspondence; directs the preparation of graphic materials. Makes field surveys and investigations related to engineering projects or requests. Makes oral and graphic presentations or prepares materials for presentation to boards and commissions and community groups; answers questions and provides information and assistance to the public in person, on the telephone and in writing. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. May provide work direction and instruction to less experienced engineers, technical or office support staff. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a motor vehicle to attend meetings and inspect property sites. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings and inspect construction sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Flexible Schedules including 4/10 optionsMore Money in Your Pocket100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit RetirementNo Social Security DeductionNo State Income TaxesTwo Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)Medical - Employer pays 90% of premiumPharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee costTeledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch HealthRetiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of serviceDentalVisionLife Insurance – Employer PaidAD&D – Employer PaidLong Term Disability – Employer PaidGenerous Leave Accruals that include:13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday HolidayPaid Vacation LeavePaid Sick LeaveHoliday LeaveOther leave optionsCatastrophic LeaveParental Leave – Up to 90 daysWide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that includeGuardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insuranceTASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card AvailableMorgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramOnsite Fitness Center – $12/month*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit. 01 The following questions 1-4 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area). Which best describes your level of education? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate’s expense.) Some High SchoolHigh School Diploma or GEDSome College (1-29 semester credits)Some College (30-59 semester credits)Some College (60-89 semester credits)Some College (90-120+ semester credits)Associate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or higherNone of the above 02 List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below). College/University Did you graduate: College Major/Minor Semester Credits Completed: Degree Received 03 Indicate your full-time professional experience in Civil Engineering. No ExperienceLess than 1 year1 to 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 yearsMore than 4 years 04 Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 3. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume" Employer Name Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week Dates of Employment: 05 Do you currently hold a valid driver's license? Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license. 06 The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience. I Understand That Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application; Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer; Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points; Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process; I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment. 07 Have you completed the Nevada Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate? Yes, I have completed the Nevada Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate.No, I have not completed the Nevada Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate. 08 Indicate which division of Public Works you are interested in. Design EngineerTraffic ManagementBoth 09 Indicate your full-time professional experience designing roadway and flood control improvement projects. No ExperienceLess than 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 to 5 yearsMore than 5 years 10 Indicate your full-time professional experience using AutoCAD or Civil-3D programs. No ExperienceLess than 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 to 5 yearsMore than 5 years 11 Indicate your full-time professional experience reviewing plans. No ExperienceLess than 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 to 5 yearsMore than 5 years 12 Indicate your full-time professional experience using an engineering reference manual. No ExperienceLess than 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 to 5 yearsMore than 5 years 13 Indicate your full-time professional experience reviewing survey documents. No ExperienceLess than 2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 to 5 yearsMore than 5 years Required Question Employer Clark County Address 500 S. 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