ENGINEER I or ENGINEER II, depending on education and experience
OPEN COMPETIVE RECRUITMENT
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 14, 2025, 5:00 P.M.
SALARY RANGE: Engineer I: $79,795.21 to $117,613.35; Engineer II: $87,876.01 to $129,853.07
THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RTC) OF WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA, an integrated transportation agency that serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), transit authority, and street and highway construction agency invites applications for the position of Engineer I or Engineer II.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Please submit a cover letter, resume, RTC application, and responses to the supplemental questions using the following link to the RTC employment application: https://rtcwashoe.com/news/careers/application-form/ by no later than FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025, 5:00 P.M (PDT). Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. The supplemental questionnaire is at the end of this announcement.
THE JOB: Under general supervision, the Engineer I will manage technical (civil) engineering projects in design, construction & maintenance of transportation systems.
Under general supervision, the Engineer II will manage technical (civil) engineering projects in design, construction & maintenance of transportation systems and provide leadership in community outreach activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Engineer I: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of experience in the design & construction of street & highway projects; OR any equivalent combination of education & experience that provides the required knowledge, skills & abilities. Requires a valid driver’s license at time of hire.
Engineer II: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field; AND three (3) years of professional civil engineering experience as a licensed engineer in construction, design or traffic engineering; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills. Current registration as a Professional Civil Engineer required with ability to obtain registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Nevada within one year of hire. Requires valid driver’s license at time of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Engineer I: The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in design & project management activities related to the delivery of street and highway civil engineering projects using various funding sources including state and federal grant programs.
Engineer II: The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in design & project management activities related to the delivery of street & highway civil engineering and/or traffic engineering projects for state and local agencies using various funding sources including state and federal grant programs.
RTC offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Nevada Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) – 100% agency paid
- Twelve (12) paid holidays
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage on 31st day of employment (employee only premiums paid 100%)
- Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Nevada does not have a state income tax, and we do not participate in Social Security.
ABOUT THE PROCESS: Applications will be evaluated to determine those candidates whose background and experience most closely meet the agency’s needs. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process, a panel interview, which may include assessment exercise(s) to demonstrate possession of required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The RTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Submission of your answers to the supplemental questions is MANDATORY and your application WILL NOT be considered without them. Lack of experience in a particular area may not necessarily bar you from continuing in the recruitment process. For each question, please indicate the name of the company, your position, and the name and telephone number of someone we can contact to verify the information.
On a separate document from other application materials you upload, please respond to the following:
- Describe any experience you may have in working with project plans, specifications, and permits for projects.
- Describe a project that you have worked on specifically detailing what your role was including any special tasks or assignments.
