Civil Engineering Project Coordinator

Civil Engineering Project Coordinator

Salary

$102,315.20 - $124,425.60 Annually

Location

City of Reno City Hall, NV

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

552226US3

Department

Utility Services

Opening Date

11/13/2026

Closing Date

12/6/2026 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 City of Reno is seeking motivated engineering professionals to join our team as Civil Engineering Project Coordinators. This entry-level professional civil engineering position offers the opportunity to build technical expertise, contribute to increasingly complex capital improvement projects, and advance your engineering career.

Civil Engineering Project Coordinators perform a variety of engineering duties throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, design, consultant and construction management, plan review, field inspections, and contract administration. Working under the guidance of an Associate Civil Engineer,Civil Engineering Project Coordinators coordinate with City departments, partner agencies, consultants, contractors, utility providers, developers, and the public to successfully deliver projects that meet City standards and community needs.

We have two immediate openings in the Utility Services Department. While both positions share the same classification and core responsibilities, each offers unique opportunities to support essential City infrastructure and services. This recruitment will also establish an eligible list for future vacancies.

One of the Civil Engineering Project Coordinator positions will support the delivery of capital improvement projects involving wastewater facilities at the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF), including design review and assistance, construction administration support, and construction inspection.

The other Civil Engineering Project Coordinator position will support the sanitary sewer collection system capital improvement planning, which includes sewer system hydraulic capacity modeling and condition assessment, review of proposed sanitary sewer improvements, delivery of capital improvement projects involving sanitary sewer pump stations, including design review and assistance.

Both Civil Engineering Project Coordinator positions may include duties and responsibilities beyond those outlined above, including but not limited to work in the following areas: stormwater and flood control systems review/planning/design/construction, hydrology and/or hydraulic modeling, sanitary sewer collection system review/planning/design/construction, wastewater treatment review/planning/design/construction.

This is both an 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 engineering duties in support of the Citys engineering services and activities including planning, designing, and implementing various capital improvement projects.
• Design and prepare contract specifications for construction of various public works and capital improvement projects; research design requirements, perform engineering calculations, analyze material and design data; utilize software models; prepare estimates of time and material costs.
• Participate in the management of assigned projects; administer consultant and construction contracts; advertise for bids; select, coordinate, and participate with engineering consultants; review and approve contract changes; approve progress payments for contractors and consultants.
• Conduct field inspections and investigations of construction projects; ensure compliance with established designs and all applicable codes and regulations; submit permit applications and facilitate permit process; prepare reports on 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 and regulations.
• 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 a variety of 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 questions and inquiries from the general public, property owners, developers, architects, surveyors, contractors and City staff regarding engineering and development projects.
• 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.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Education:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

OR

Bachelor's degree in construction management from an ABET accredited program or an institution that has ABET accredited engineering programs.

Note: Applications will be accepted from individuals who are expected to complete the required degree by the end of the current academic year. Such applicants may participate in the recruitment process; however, placement on the eligible list is contingent upon submission of satisfactory proof of degree completion prior to certification.

Experience:

Passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

OR

Ten years of progressive engineering experience.

License:

Valid drivers license.

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/reno by December 6, 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 855-524-5627.

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, including a Cognitive Abilities Test, Employee Personality Profile, and Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E). Examination components will be 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 December 6, 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:

• 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 T&E examination has been 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 the Accommodation 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 Citys Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a persons 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 (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov.

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 this Health and Welfare Benefit Link to learn more about the City of Renos 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

Which of the following best describes your highest level of qualifying education? (College degree must be from an accredited university or college or an ABET accredited program.)

Note: You must attach a copy of your diploma or unofficial transcripts to your application for verification purposes or email them to civilservice@reno.gov once you meet the degree requirement.

• I will have four years (120 semester/180 quarter hours) or more of college level coursework in an engineering discipline by the end of this current academic year. I will provide proof of my degree to civilservice@reno.gov once I have met the degree requirement.
• I will have four years (120 semester/180 quarter hours) or more of college level coursework in construction management by the end of this current academic year. I will provide proof of my degree to civilservice@reno.gov once I have met the degree requirement.
• I have four years (120 semester/180 quarter hours) or more of college level coursework in an engineering discipline.
• I have four years (120 semester/180 quarter hours) or more of college level coursework in construction management.
• None of the above

04

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
• I have not attached documentation. I understand that my education will not be evaluated or used in determining whether I meet the minimum qualifications

05

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you obtained a passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam?

Note: You must attach proof of your passing score for verification purposes.

• Yes
• No

07

How many years of progressive engineering experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One year but less than three years
• Three years but less than five years
• Five years but less than seven years
• Seven years but less than ten years
• Ten years or more

08

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

09

Which of the following best describes your paid work experience performing engineering tasks relevant to the position for which you are applying?

• I do not have any experience in this area.
• I have less than six months of experience in this area.
• I have six months but less than one year of experience in this area.
• I have one year but less than two years of experience in this area.
• I have two years or more of experience in this area.

10

Which best describes your overall experience related to engineering, project coordination, infrastructure, or public works?

• Primarily classroom coursework
• Coursework plus team or capstone projects
• Internship experience
• Part-time or seasonal technical work
• Full-time technical or engineering-related work
• Combination of several of the above
• None of the above

11

Select all software or technical tools you have used through coursework, internships, or employment.

• AutoCAD/ Civil 3D/ Technical drafting software
• ArcGIS/GIS software
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Excel/ Spreadsheet-based calculations or analysis tools
• Microsoft Project/ Project tracking or scheduling software
• Hydraulic/hydrology modeling software
• Construction management software
• Data analysis software
• Database or records management systems
• None of the above

12

List the names of the hydrology and hydraulic modeling computer programs you have personally used. Include approximately how long and how frequently you have used the software and your current level of proficiency in each software you mention (basic, intermediate, or advanced as defined below) Briefly describe a project, or purpose, for using each program.

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.

13

Select all of the following engineering design activities in which you have participated through coursework, internships, volunteer activities, or employment. Indicate whether the experience is through coursework, internships, volunteer activities or employment.

• Calculation of plan quantities
• Design of engineering plan
• Preparation of project documents and specifications
• Preliminary field work
• Coordination with utilities
• None of the above

14

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

15

How many years of work experience do you have coordinating with consultants and/or contractors on public works or closely related projects?

• I do not have any experience working in this area.
• I have less than six months of experience in this area.
• I have six months but less than one year of experience in this area.
• I have one year but less than two years of experience in this area.
• I have two years or more of experience in this area.

16

Select all of the areas in which you have at least six months of full-time professional engineering experience (approximately 1,040 hours). Part-time and hourly experience will be evaluated on a proportional basis.

• Storm Drainage or Flood Control Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and infrastructure design
• Sanitary Sewer Conveyance Systems hydraulic modeling and infrastructure design
• Water Distribution System hydraulic modeling and infrastructure design
• Wastewater treatment; process, hydraulic modeling and infrastructure design
• Lift/Pump Station modeling and infrastructure design
• Environmental Permitting
• None of the above

17

If applicable and to receive credit for your experience, support your response to the previous question by providing specific examples of the work you performed in each of the areas you selected. Please limit to 1-2 paragraphs per selected area.

Required Question

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Address PO Box 1900

Reno, Nevada, 89505

Phone (775) 334-2223

Website https://www.reno.gov/government/jobs-recruitment.php