Utility Services Project Engineer III (Infrastructure Planning)

Utility Services Project Engineer III (Infrastructure Planning)

Salary

$102,068.54 - $153,102.82 Annually

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1263OCT26-P-AT

Department

Utility Services

Opening Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

10/28/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
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Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Utility Services Project Engineer III (Infrastructure Planning) in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and performs professional engineering activities relating to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure for the Department of Utility Services; may oversee and direct the work of technical and professional staff responsible for the design and management of Utilities Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), long-range infrastructure planning and management, new development services; and performs related duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Range of $102,068.54 - $153,102.82 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive review and takes into consideration that candidates qualifications as well as internal equity.*

• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period.

• Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus

• *Click here to View the Citys Non-Represented Compensation Policy

• Contingent upon the Citys financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City

• Work-Life Balance

• Four (4) Day, 38-hour workweek (Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm).

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Leave and Holidays Policy

• Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy

• Comprehensive benefits package* for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy

• Retirement Benefits

• Nevada PERS (Public Employees Retirement System)

• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account

• Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans

• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Future Path 529 College Savings Plan

• Employer Paid Financial Wellness Benefits and Education

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government

• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!

• *Click here to review all City Employee Benefits

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

• Five (5) years of responsible, diversified experience in a related engineering field, including two (2) years of professional (post-license) engineering experience at the supervisory level or lead experience

• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered

• Valid registration as a Professional Engineer with the State of Nevada or the ability to obtain through reciprocity within one (1) year

• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483

Required Documents/Assessment Information

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Valid registration as a Professional Engineer*

3) Supplemental Questionnaire *Your responses to these questions will be read and scored by Subject Matter Experts and will determine your placement on the eligibility list for this classification.

• Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Scored Supplemental Question Assessment* (Weighted 100%)

(Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this classification)

• The Scored Supplemental Question Assessment will be the only scored examination and is weighed 100% for placement on an eligibility list. Candidates must receive at least 70% (or higher) on their Scored Supplemental Question Assessment in order to be considered for the position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date.

Selection Interview - Tuesday, November 10, 2026

(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a medical/physical examination including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada

Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees

Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage If Approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 of 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

FINANCIAL EDUCATION

• Comprehensive and confidential employer-paid financial counseling benefit with a financial education vendor
• Financial education seminar series

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions
• Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
• Management Staff - $2,000 annually
• Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year

• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:

• Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month

• Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month

• Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month

• Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

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BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• IRC 125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital

Indemnity

• Long Term Care + Life Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 09/26

01

For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:

Employment Information

• Employment Dates: All dates listed for each employer are accurate. End dates are provided for positions I no longer hold.
• Current Employer: My current employer is included in my work experience.
• Contract Work: If I work(ed) for a contractor, the contractor is listed as my employer.
• Multiple Positions: Each position held at the same employer is listed separately, with corresponding start and end dates.

Application Requirements

• Required Documents: All additional required documents are attached to the application using the instructions linked here
• I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section.

Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

I have read, understand, and agree to the above instructions regarding completing my application.

• Yes
• No (NOTE: By answering no, I understand that my application may be disqualified from consideration.)

02

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education from an accredited college or university with major course work in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field? This must match the education section of your profile above.

• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and have completed some college credits.
• I have an Associate's Degree.
• I have a Bachelor's Degree.
• I have a Master's Degree or higher.
• I do not have any of the diplomas or degrees listed above.

03

How many years of full-time professional level, responsible, diversified experience in a related engineering field do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year to less than 3 years
• More than 3 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years to less than 7 years
• More than 7 years to less than 9 years
• More than 9 years

04

Please list each position where you gained your professional level experience in a related engineering field. For each position where you gained this experience, please use the following format: 1. Employer Name 2. Job Title 3. Dates of Employment If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. Note: The work experience section of your application must include all relevant job duties. The positions listed below will be compared to the work experience section and will be utilized to evaluate qualifications.

05

How many years of full-time professional (post-license) engineering experience at the supervisory level or lead experience do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year to less than 2 years
• More than 2 years to less than 4 years
• More than 4 years to less than 6 years
• More than 6 years to less than 8 years
• More than 8 years

06

Please list each position where you gained your professional (post-license) engineering experience at the supervisory level or lead experience.. For each position where you gained this experience, please use the following format: 1. Employer Name 2. Job Title 3. Dates of Employment If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. Note: The work experience section of your application must include all relevant job duties. The positions listed below will be compared to the work experience section and will be utilized to evaluate qualifications.

07

If you do not have the required education and experience, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered? If so, please provide a detailed explanation below. Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application. If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.

08

Do you currently possess a valid Nevada or "border state" drivers license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483?

• Yes
• No

09

A copy of your valid registration as a Professional Engineer must be attached to your application in order to be considered. Did you attach this document to this application? Please note that if you are not registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Nevada, you must obtain a valid registration as a Professional Engineer with the State of Nevada through reciprocity within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment.

• Yes, I have attached proof of valid registration as a Professional Engineer to my application. I understand that if I am not registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Nevada, I must obtain a valid registration as a Professional Engineer with the State of Nevada through reciprocity within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment.
• No, I have NOT attached proof of valid registration as a Professional Engineer to my application and understand I will not receive further consideration.

10

Supplemental Question Examination: I have read and understand that Questions 11 - 18 will serve as the assessment for this recruitment. I understand that my responses to these questions will be read and scored by Subject Matter Experts and my answers to these questions will determine if my qualifications support placement on the eligibility list for this classification. I understand the Subject Matter Experts will NOT have access to any information besides my answers to these questions and they will not have access to my application, resume or any other information identifying me. Furthermore, I understand that my responses must be written entirely in my own words and reflect my own knowledge and experience. I understand that the use of AI-generated or non-original responses may be considered grounds for disqualification from this process.

• I have read the statement above and understand.

11

Describe your experience managing water, wastewater, or reclaimed water projects. For each project, please include: 1) Project Name 2) Scope 3) Budget 4) Primary Responsibilities. If none, please enter N/A.

12

Detail your experience compiling macro-level data related to daily, monthly, and yearly water consumption or wastewater production. Describe a specific project where you analyzed historical usage trends to forecast future system demands. How did your population, land-use, or per-capita demand projections directly influence the layout, sizing, or staging schedule of future facilities (pipelines, reservoirs, or pumping stations)?

13

Describe a complex engineering scenario where you performed or critically reviewed computer hydraulic and water quality modeling analyses for a distribution or collection system. Specify the modeling software used (e.g., InfoWater, InfoSewer, WaterGEMS). What did the model reveal regarding velocity, system pressure boundaries, or water age/quality, and what exact improvements did you recommend to resolve the deficiency?

14

When assessing systemic deficiencies across water, wastewater, and reclaimed water grids, how do you mathematically or strategically prioritize competing Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) under strict budget caps? Include a brief summary of your experience preparing statistical reports, technical presentations for executives, or applications for state/regional funding infrastructure grants.

15

Describe your experience managing or executing the engineering review of civil improvement plans, subdivision maps, and utility permits. Provide an example of how you enforced local utility standards and how you drafted clear utility-specific "conditions of approval" on a complex entitlement application.

16

Infrastructure Planning engineers must routinely support operations and maintenance staff on field crises. Describe an instance where you provided immediate engineering support to field crews handling a distribution system challenge (e.g., an emergency main outage, system pressure drops, complex shut-down routing, or water quality violations). How did your engineering analysis balance real-time operational limits with long-term system integrity?

17

Detail your approach to coordinating project staffing assignments, acting as the primary project manager for high-level infrastructure designs, and managing specialized projects. Additionally, describe a time you represented your department on a committee to draft policy, adjust municipal codes, or collaborate on inter-departmental infrastructure conflicts.

18

Project Engineer III positions require high-level public diplomacy and technical transparency. Describe your experience researching and directly resolving complex public inquiries, neighborhood concerns regarding construction impacts, or specialized technical requests from developers. How do you tailor your communication when translating dense hydraulic engineering concepts to an anxious or frustrated citizen?

Required Question

Employer City of Henderson

Phone 702-267-1940

702-267-1900