Engineering Technician III

Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career.  MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas. We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow! If you value Accountability, Communication, Collaboration, Innovation, and Dedication then you are just the person we are looking for! 

An Engineering Technician III is an essential member of our team and we invite you to apply and help contribute to CNLV’S growing success! Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.

Internal Notice for Teamster Team Members: This posting will create a non-probationary internal Teamster eligibility list and fill 3 vacancies for this classification. The current vacancy is in the PUBLIC WORKS department. The internal Teamster eligibility list will be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification, for up to one hundred and eighty (180) days. Non-probationary Teamster team members successfully completing the selection process will be placed on the internal Teamster eligibility list. All other team members including part-time/temporary employees along with external candidates may apply for this recruitment. These individuals may be considered after the appropriate recruitment process of the collective bargaining agreement has been followed. If the vacancy is not filled through promotion by a full-time non-probationary Teamster team members, the next opportunity for placement will be to hire qualified part-time/temporary employees and external candidates.

Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

• Submit a Complete Application – For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications, attach any documents as necessary, and answer ALL questions. Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this announcement and click “SUBMIT” at the end of your application.
• Pay Considerations –The starting hourly pay for this position is $33.47. The selected candidate for this position will start at the beginning of the salary range, no exceptions. Existing employees will receive increases as outlined by their bargaining agreement.
• Work Schedule – This position is scheduled to work 4 days per week, 9 hours per day (36 hour work week), Monday through Thursday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. May be required to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, overtime, stand-by, or call back during off hours to respond to emergencies as required by department needs

THE ROLE
Performs technical paraprofessional office and field engineering work including designing, drafting, plan checking, surveying and related work. Technical supervision is exercised over lower-level technical personnel.

Engineering & Construction Services

The ideal candidate for Engineering Technician III has design experience using AutoCAD for site development, public infrastructure, and building modifications. Knowledge in one of these areas and an aptitude for learning may be considered. The candidate should be proficient at working independently as well as working under the direction of different Engineers on multiple projects. Familiarity with the standard Microsoft Suite of Applications, especially Excel is required. The ability to communicate effectively with others (written and verbal) and maintain cooperative working relationships is essential.

Dev Flood Control

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly organized technical professional with a strong foundation in civil engineering. They have experience reviewing land development and capital improvement plans for compliance with codes, standards, and specifications, with familiarity in drafting and surveying as they relate to plan review. Skilled at interpreting complex engineering documents, legal descriptions, and construction plans, they work effectively with internal teams, developers, contractors, and utility representatives. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities are essential, along with the capacity to manage multiple projects accurately and efficiently. The candidate thrives both independently and collaboratively, shows initiative, and adapts well to evolving project needs.

The full job description can be found here: Engineering Technician III

Check out some of our benefits here: CNLV Benefits Flyer