Associate Civil Engineer

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Associate Civil Engineer

Salary

$112,881.60 - $137,155.20 Annually

Location

City of Reno, NV

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

556126US

Department

Utility Services

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team that strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.

The ideal candidate in this position will enjoy managing engineering projects that directly support essential public infrastructure. This position performs professional civil engineering work involving the planning, design, construction, and administration of water and wastewater infrastructure projects while coordinating with consultants, contractors, City staff, and regulatory agencies to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards.

The role offers a diverse mix of engineering design, project management, involvement and coordination with wastewater facility operations, field coordination, and stakeholder collaboration. Success in this position requires sound technical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects while supporting the long-term reliability of the City's utility systems.

We currently have one vacancy in the Utility Services Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This isbothan internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Perform a variety of difficult and complex professional civil engineering functions involved in the design, construction, and investigation of capital improvement and new development projects.

• Perform various project management functions; prepare and monitor budgets; prepare designs and specifications; review and track the progress and work of consultants and contractors; monitor the project schedule; administer permits; ensure compliance with specifications; prepare budget, progress and status reports; recommend modifications as necessary.

• Assess feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering tests, products and equipment.

• Coordinate the work of various outside professionals to achieve desired project outcomes; negotiate with consultants in the planning, design, construction, and inspection of projects.

• Design and prepare contract specifications for construction of various public works and capital improvement projects; research design requirements, perform complex engineering calculations, analyze material and design data; prepare estimates of time and material costs.

• 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 and regulations; record maps with county recorder.

• Coordinate the review and processing of plans with other staff and agencies to ensure timeliness and completeness; assign tasks to subordinate staff members.

• Perform field reviews of new construction to identify potential unaddressed problems; negotiate changes to plans, plats, maps, or field construction as necessary.

• Create master plans for capital improvement and new development projects including planning, research, funding, and assembling professional teams.

• Prepare a variety of difficult and complex engineering reports, studies, and technical documentation; utilize specialized engineering applications, databases, programs, and graphics.

• Conduct various presentations for the City Council, Planning Commission and other committees; provide professional technical advice to City staff regarding potential strategies or preferred ways to plan capital construction projects.

• Represent the City at various meetings and committees regarding the implementation of projects; evaluate and prioritize projects to support City and Council goals and objectives.

• Respond to questions and inquiries from the general public, property owners, developers, architects, surveyors, contractors and City staff regarding engineering and development projects; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of engineering; research, review, update and revise existing ordinances, policies and design standards; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.

Possession of a valid Professional Engineering license will be substituted for the degree requirement.

Work Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience (After registering as a professional engineer) at a level comparable to a Project Coordinator (formerly Assistant Civil Engineer) with the City of Reno.

License or Certificate:

• Valid driver's license.

• Possession of registration as a professional engineer and/or ability to obtain registration as a professional engineer in the appropriate discipline in the State of Nevada through reciprocity within six months of hire.

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

Submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested through our job board at by August 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities.

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Application Preparation:

A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications.

Examination Process:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of online assessments which includes a Cognitive Abilities Test and an Employee Personality Profile; along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows:

Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 80%

Cognitive Abilities Test = 20%

Employee Personality Profile = Informational purposes only

Online Assessment Details:

Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessments once the recruitment has closed. These tests will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete them online at their convenience during the designated testing window.

The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on August 16, 2026.Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity.All assessments must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:

The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked"QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.

• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.

• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.

• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.

• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

• TIP:It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:

Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven’t opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application. If you’ve previously opted in or out, you can update your choice anytime in account settings in your governmentjobs.com profile .

Testing Accommodation:

We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing theAccommodation Request Form ( by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

Contact Information:

Reports (Rule XV, Section 2) Applicants are responsible for keeping the Reno Civil Service Commission informed of their current contact information including phone number, email, and mailing address.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:

Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7):

In the event of tie scores, candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:

• City of Reno classified employees who are veterans

• City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans

• City of Reno non-classified employees and external candidates who are veterans

This preference is only used to break ties. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Promotional Examinations (Rule VIII, Section 7):

If two or more employees earn the same final score (including seniority points), veterans’ preference will be applied if any of the tied employees have submitted proof of an honorable military discharge. This preference is only used to break ties. If a tie still remains, it will be broken based on seniority in the current classification. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Seniority Points: Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9):

Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Appointment and Certification:

Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Probationary Period:

Certification of Eligibles, Appointments, and Probation (Rule VII, Section 12)

Classified employees who are newly hired, promoted, reclassified, transferred, or who voluntarily demote to a lower position are subject to a probation period.

The only exception is if an employee chooses to voluntarily demote back to the exact job they previously held within 24 months of being promoted.

Questions and Updates:

Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io .

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.

Please use thisHealth and Welfare Benefit Link ( to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.

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Minimum Qualification Review

The following questions are a required part of your application for this position. Your answers will be used to assist us in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as outlined on the job posting.

Things to consider before you proceed:

•Resumes are not reviewed or considered in the evaluation process.

• All of your relevant experience must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.

• Unlike a resume which summarizes duties,your application should include detailed descriptions of your job responsibilities, tasks performed, and scope of work.

• Complete information assists us to accurately evaluate your qualifications, training, and experience.

• List multiple positions with a single employer separately within the work experience section.

•Failure to attach copies of required certifications, licenses, and/or proof of education beyond high school may result in disqualification during the minimum qualifications review.Proof of high school diploma does not need to be submitted.

• Information provided in your application may be verified.

By checking below, you confirm your application contains accurate, complete and truthful information. Any evidence of falsification or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from the recruitment process in accordance with Civil Service Rules.

• I confirm

02

Are you a current classified City of Reno employee?

• Yes

• No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

04

Which of the following best describes your status related to registration as a professional engineer?

• I do not currently possess registration as a professional engineer.

• I currently possess registration as a professional engineer in the State of Nevada.

• I have the ability to obtain registration as a professional engineer in the appropriate discipline in the State of Nevada through reciprocity within six months of hire.

05

If applicable, provide your Professional Engineer license number and the state your are registered in.

06

Which of the following best describes your highest level of qualifying education?

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Four years (120 semester/180 quarter hours) or more of college level course work in civil engineering

• Four years (120 semester/180 quarter hours) or more of college level course work in a closely related field

• None of the above

07

Education Documentation Requirements:

In order for education beyond high school to be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications and/or credited as part of the assessment process, you must attach supporting documentation to your application.

Important Guidance:

• Transcripts (official or unofficial) are highly recommended and preferred as they provide detailed information about coursework and area of study.

• A diploma may be accepted; however, diplomas alone may not provide sufficient detail to determine if your education is directly related to the minimum qualifications (such as not having a major listed, or being in a non-related field).

Applications submitted without documentation will be evaluated without consideration of education. If minimum qualifications cannot be met through work experience alone, the application may be rejected.

Have you attached transcripts or other verifiable education documentation?

• I have attached transcripts and/or diploma(s)

• I have not attached documentation. I understand that my education beyond high school will not be considered and my application may be rejected if minimum qualifications are not met through work experience alone

08

Only answer this question if your course work is in another field related to this position.

How has your course work prepared you to perform the work of this position?

09

Which of the following best describes your qualifying paid work experience?

• I have less than two years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience (After registering as a professional engineer) at a level comparable to a Project Coordinator (formerly Assistant Civil Engineer) with the City of Reno.

• I have two years or more of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience (After registering as a professional engineer) at a level comparable to a Project Coordinator (formerly Assistant Civil Engineer) with the City of Reno.

10

Provide a list of employers where you gained your qualifying paid work experience from the work experience section of your application. Include the name of the employer, your title, the amount of time you worked in the position (full-time equivalent), the work you performed and your level of responsibility.

This information must be provided in order to continue in the screening process,"See Resume" or "See Application" as a response may be grounds for disqualification.

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Training and Experience Evaluation

The following section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the Civil Service test for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. All responses must be verified by the applicant in the work experience section of this application.

Failure to provide adequate responses to the following questions may result in lower scores or disqualification from the selection process.

Do you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

• Yes

• No

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Select all of the areas in which you have had at least six months of routine professional engineering work experience.

• Building & structural design

• Wastewater treatment systems

• Wastewater conveyance systems (gravity and force main, pump stations)

• Stormwater (drainage, quality, and flood control)

• Environmental Permitting

• None of the above

13

In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, please list the position(s) and length of time that you performed work for each area you selected.

14

Select all of the engineering design tasks for which you have had responsible charge of the work.

• Preparation of engineer's estimates

• Design of engineering plan and preparation of project documents/specifications

• Preliminary field work

• Coordination with utilities

• Responding to questions during bidding

• None of the above

15

In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, please provide specific examples of the work you have performed in each area you selected (responses should be 1-2 paragraphs per area selected).

16

Select all of the construction management functions you have performed for at least six months as a routine part of your professional engineering work experience.

• Construction administration/management

• Daily construction monitoring

• Supervision of field inspection personnel

• Prepared/verified pay requests

• Approved field design changes

• Provided recommendations, evaluated, negotiated and approved change orders

• None of the above

17

In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, please provide specific examples of the work you have performed in each area you selected (responses should be 1-2 paragraphs per area selected).

18

Select all of the tasks you have been responsible for performing while coordinating engineering projects with professionals outside of your firm or organization, i.e. consultants or sub consultants for at least six months as a routine part of your professional engineering work experience.

• Reviewed statements of qualifications for engineering professionals

• Developed a scope of work for contracting for engineering professional services

• Performed plan and specification/bid document review submitted by engineering professionals

• Reviewed and provided comments on studies, reports or designs prepared by engineering professionals

• Coordinated field changes with engineering design professionals during construction

• Managed project progress/schedules

• None of the above

19

In order to receive credit for your experience in the previous question, please provide specific examples of the work you have performed in each area you selected (responses should be 1-2 paragraphs per area selected).

20

Describe your experience preparing and delivering presentations related to engineering projects or technical matters to City Councils, Planning Commissions, governing boards, executive leadership, regulatory agencies, or other formal audiences. Responses should include the following:

• The types of engineering projects or technical topics presented.

• The audiences to whom you presented.

• Your role in preparing and delivering the presentations.

• The frequency with which you have performed these duties.

• Your experience responding to technical questions or making recommendations.

21

List any engineering software you have used regularly and your level of proficiency (see definitions below) with the software.

Basic proficiency= Understanding and utilizing the most common elements associated with this type of program. Not used on a professional level as part of my paid work experience.

Intermediate proficiency= Includes a moderate amount of professional use and moderate amount of understanding of the more advanced features and operations of these types of programs.

Advanced Proficiency= Includes extensive use professionally and the ability to use most of the features and operations of these types of programs to their fullest capacity.

Example: Autodesk Civil 3D - Intermediate

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