Senior Engineering Technician I

Senior Engineering Technician I

Salary

$69,035.20 - $97,115.20 Annually

Location

City of Reno, NV

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

972126

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/23/2026 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 be interested in supporting infrastructure and development projects that directly impact the community. This position assists with engineering, construction inspection, traffic, and development review activities while helping maintain accurate technical records, maps, plans, and project documentation.

This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys problem solving, working with both technical information and the public, and contributing to projects from planning through construction. The role offers a mix of office and field work while supporting engineering services that help maintain and improve City facilities and infrastructure.

We currently have one vacancy in the Public Works 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 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 a variety of difficult and complex para-professional civil engineering work supporting the investigation, design and inspection of public works related projects.
• Assist in the design and preparation of engineering plans, maps, contracts, and specifications, in connection with the construction and maintenance of a variety of engineering capital projects; perform engineering calculations and prepare cost estimates for projects; prepare illustrative graphics such as exhibits, charts, illustrations, graphs, and location maps.
• Provide information and assistance to contractors, developers, engineers, and the general public by telephone, at the service counter or in writing on engineering services and activities; respond to general inquiries and complaints; research maps and records; ensure issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform drafting and mapping functions using manual and computerized methods; prepare and maintain technical records, correspondence, and reports.
• Inspect asphalt pavement for type and quantity of pavement defects; enter and retrieve data into a computerized data base.
• Perform field inspection duties on assigned projects; ensure work performed complies with project plans, specifications, standards, contracts, and City codes and ordinances; notify contractors and developers of needed changes for compliance; enter information into computerized program and prepare notices and letters as necessary.
• Respond to public inquiries and requests for traffic improvements; conduct field investigations to determine validity of public requests; review applications for and issue encroachment and excavation permits.
• Verifies locations of utilities, easements, and property lines on City engineering plans and maps.
• Serve as a plan checker for grading, utility, and site plans involving engineering and traffic issues for all commercial and residential building permits; ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Determine traffic impact fees for new developments; review permits taken in daily; enter data into the traffic impact fee program; prepare reports of traffic impact fees; balance all impact accounts to ensure proper fees are collected.
• Install and remove flow meters; collect flow monitoring data.
• Review Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) maps to determine if proposed structures are in a flood zone; notify developer of needed permits and certificates before construction begins.
• Create, prepare, and update maps, charts, graphs, and other visual aids for presentations to the City Council; provide information and compile statistical reports for City Council; tabulate, coordinate, develop, and prepare quarterly and annual reports on assigned construction projects.
• Perform various engineering design tasks including street geometrics and sewer and storm drain alignment and grade; prepare associated plans and specifications.
• Review plans and specifications and inspect materials, methods, and workmanship on public works construction projects for conformance with City specifications and standards.
• Perform technical review and processing of subdivision plans, plats, reports and documents; schedule recording of subdivision plans to accommodate owners, developers and engineers; collect associated processing fees.
• Calculate construction quantities and cost estimates of capital improvement projects as necessary.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

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

License:

Valid drivers license.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (120 semester or 180 quarter hour credits) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, sciences, or a related field.

OR

High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by two years of college level course work (60 semester or 90 quarter hour credits) in engineering, drafting or a related field and two (2) years of responsible technical work experience.

Substitution:

Bachelors degree or equivalent (120 semester or 180 quarter hour credits) from an accredited college or university in an unrelated field with 30 semester or 45 quarter hour credits of engineering, sciences, drafting, or related coursework, and two (2) years of responsible technical work experience will be considered as meeting the education and experience minimum qualification.

Note: Responsible technical work experience typically includes performing technical duties that require independent judgment and the application of engineering, construction, surveying, drafting, GIS, infrastructure, development review, transportation, utility, or public works principles. Qualifying experience may include plan review, drafting and design support, construction inspection, technical permitting, engineering calculations, mapping, data analysis, project coordination, or similar technical functions.

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by August 23, 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 which includes a Written Exam, Cognitive Abilities Test and an Employee Personality Profile; along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows:

Written Exam = 60%

Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 20%

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 23, 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.

Subject areas that may be included on the online written skills test include:

Basic Industrial Math

Civil Engineering

Engineering Scale

Blueprint Reading

Technical Writing

Surveying

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

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 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

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

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

• Two years (60 semester/90 quarter hours) of college level course work in engineering, drafting, or a related field.
• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university (120 semester/180 quarter hours) in an unrelated field with at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hour credits of engineering, sciences, drafting, or related coursework
• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university (120 semester/180 quarter hours) with major course work in engineering, sciences, or a related field.
• None of the above

05

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?

06

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 will not be evaluated or used in determining whether I meet the minimum qualifications

07

Select all of the following areas in which you have successfully completed college level course work.

• Engineering
• Engineering Graphics
• Drafting
• Calculus
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Natural & Engineering Environmental Systems
• Physics
• Surveying
• Geography
• Hydrology
• Water Resources
• Construction Management
• Materials Testing
• None of the above

08

How many years of responsible technical work experience do you have?

Note: Responsible technical work experience typically includes performing technical duties that require independent judgment and the application of engineering, construction, surveying, drafting, GIS, infrastructure, development review, transportation, utility, or public works principles. Qualifying experience may include plan review, drafting and design support, construction inspection, technical permitting, engineering calculations, mapping, data analysis, project coordination, or similar technical functions.

• Less than one year
• One year but less than two years
• Two years but less than three years
• Three years but less than five years
• Five years but less than ten years
• Ten years or more
• None of the above

09

Select all of the following areas in which you have responsible technical work experience.

• Building inspection
• Plans examining
• Construction inspection
• Construction site stormwater pollution prevention inspection
• Construction trades
• Drafting
• Engineering
• GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
• Laboratory
• Surveying
• Right of Way
• Materials testing
• None of the above

10

This is your opportunity to provide any additional details about duties you performed that may qualify toward the required experience. Only positions listed in the work experience section of your application will be considered.

For each employer where you gained qualifying experience, provide:

• The employer's name
• Your job title(s)
• Clarifying details about your duties/responsibilities you performed that demonstrate how you meet the required minimum qualifications

If the information you provide in the work experience section and response to this question does not clearly demonstrate that you meet the specific experience requirements, you will not move forward in the recruitment process.

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Describe a recommendation you made to improve an engineering project in which you were assigned to either complete independently or as part of a team. Include specific information about the recommendation, how you went about gathering the information to support it and the final outcome.

Required Question

Employer City of Reno

Address PO Box 1900

Reno, Nevada, 89505

Phone (775) 334-2223

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