Engineering Technician I

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Engineering Technician IOpen Date: 05/14/25Close Date: 06/04/25Salary: $36.02 per hourJob Type: RegularLocation: Molasky Corporate Center, 100 City Parkway, Las VegasFor any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.Hours of Work: 4/10s; M-Th

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

The ideal candidate would have the ability to read, understand, and interpret multi-discipline engineering plans, drawings, specifications, and other technical documents; be able to prepare engineering design drawings for a large public utility using AutoCAD, and be familiar with Civil Engineering terminology and drafting practices; have the ability to effectively communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical personnel, both verbally and in writing; and have the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines on critical projects and systems within a team environment.

INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The successful candidate may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs technical engineering support duties in support of a variety of engineering design, construction and maintenance engineering activities; and performs related duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Basic practices and methods of engineering design and construction applicable to a large complex potable water utility; engineering mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry; terminology, methods, practices, techniques and nomenclature of civil, mechanical and/or electrical engineering drafting; uses and operations of AutoCAD and other applicable software; GPS data capture methods and techniques; basic design and operations of the District's distribution and transmission systems; applicable District operating policies and departmental work procedures and quality standards; legal and regulatory requirements applicable to water works engineering.

Ability to:

Perform technical engineering design analyses and calculations and reach sound accurate conclusions; read, understand and interpret engineering plans, drawings, specifications, maps and other technical materials applicable to the work; prepare engineering designs and drawings of moderate difficulty and complexity in AutoCAD; operate and use a variety of field test and data collection equipment to obtain highly accurate data; utilize GIS and other engineering/facilities databases to obtain information required for the work; precisely follow written and oral instructions; perform highly detailed work thoroughly, neatly and accurately; develop and maintain effective working relationships with District staff, consulting engineers, representatives of other agencies and others encountered in the course of work.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by college-level course work in engineering technology, drafting, engineering mathematics or related fields; and three years of progressively responsible engineering drafting or field survey experience, at least one year of which was in performing engineering design work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Some positions may require a Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Some positions may require the ability to obtain a Water Distribution Operator Grade I certificate issued by the State of Nevada.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand or sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate computers, data acquisition and other equipment and tools; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret highly technical information and documents; analyze and solve technical engineering problems; engineering math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with District staff, consulting engineers, representatives of other agencies and others encountered in the course of work.