Airport Supervising Engineer/Architect

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Airport Supervising Engineer/Architect position. This position provides project or day-to-day staff leadership and/or supervision for engineering or architectural design and/or construction projects and programs. Further, this position performs professional level engineering or architectural planning, design, and/or construction oversight for a variety of construction, remodeling, and major repairs of the airport and Clark County buildings and/or local agency buildings and other public facilities. This recruitment will be used to hire for various positions including, but not limited to, a Civil Engineer position and a Mechanical Engineer position.

Civil Engineer

The Civil Engineer position is a project management position and subject matter expert within the airport’s design and construction group. This position may serve as a supervisory role for some of the technical design staff. As an Owner’s Representative for the airport, this position will oversee civil engineering consultants for airport roadways and airfield projects; ensuring that all airport end users' needs are incorporated into the technical design documents and specifications. This position will manage the design scope, schedule, and budget. This position may also perform limited preparation of engineering construction documents required for smaller airport project needs, including necessary professional stamping, permitting, and required approval from necessary AHJs. This position will act as the liaison between the airport's construction management team and the design consultant, to enable a smoother construction administration process resulting in a more successful project.

Mechanical Engineer:

The Mechanical Engineer position is a project management position and subject matter expert within the airport’s design and construction group. This position may serve as a supervisory role for some of the technical design staff. As an Owner’s Representative for the airport, this position will oversee mechanical/plumbing engineering consultants for mechanical/plumbing projects within the terminal and airport owned facilities; ensuring that all airport end users' needs are incorporated into the technical design documents and specifications. This position will manage the design scope, schedule, and budget. This position may also perform limited preparation of engineering construction documents required for smaller airport project needs, including necessary professional stamping, permitting, and required approval from necessary AHJs. This position will act as the liaison between the airport's construction management team and the design consultant, to enable a smoother construction administration process resulting in a more successful project.

Note: This classification is designated exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and is therefore, not eligible for overtime.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Employee Services.

Employee Services reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture and four (4) years of full-time professional level engineering or architectural design, plan checking, and/or project management experience. Education equivalency may be considered for registered architects.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work with exposure to potential hazards at various construction sites.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess valid registration as a professional Engineer or Architect in the State of Nevada. If registered in another state, must obtain Nevada registration within one year of date of hire. Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of hire.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

Residency Requirement: Permanent employees must maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County and provide proof of compliance with Nevada motor vehicle registration and drivers' license laws within 90 days of employment.

Citizenship : Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Background Check: Employment with the Department of Aviation is contingent upon completion of an education/experience background investigation, a fingerprint-based criminal history record check processed by the FBI, and upon the ability to be granted a security badge as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration. Note: all prospective hires must present two original government issued ID's upon acceptance of job offer. Examples of acceptable ID's include a Passport, Driver's License or DMV issued ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, Voter Registration card, school issued ID with picture, etc.

Customs and Border Protection Security Seal Program: Employment with the Department of Aviation in this job title is contingent upon a ten year employment and five year residency history record check and the ability to present original identity based documentation in order to meet the requirements for a Security Seal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites; strength and stamina to inspect various construction projects and facilities; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Confers with airport, County, consultants, and contractors or agency staff regarding physical facility project requirements, including space criteria, cost estimates and related matters.
• Conducts feasibility and cost studies; develops engineering or architectural solutions to complex problems related to such areas as terminal buildings, airport facilities, airfield areas, roadway and utilities infrastructure systems, and office or plant facility design and retrofitting; recommends alternative approaches, including the use of contract services and the incorporation of new design or construction methods and materials.
• Prepares project designs, cost estimates, specifications, and project schedules.
• Participates in writing requests for proposal and contract specifications for design and construction services; participates in the selection of contractors and administers professional service contracts.
• Acts as a liaison with various airport, utility, governmental agency, County and agency departmental staff; ensures that codes and standards are met in assigned projects.
• Administers contracts with and confers with consultants, engineers, architects, and/or construction contractors; schedules projects; provides technical oversight, inspects work in progress and ensures that all work complies with contract specifications and applicable codes and standards and the airport’s design requirements and standards.
• Coordinates and provides technical oversight to staff performing construction and remodeling projects; depending upon assignment, provides project or ongoing leadership or and supervision to staff, including work assignment, review, and evaluation; may participates in selection and disciplinary procedures.
• Reviews and authorizes requests for payment and change orders; tracks and document project and/or program costs.
• Confers with maintenance staff and recommends solutions to facility design, maintenance, and operational problems.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports.
• Drives a personal, County or departmental agency motor vehicle in order to drive to project sites and meetings.
• Monitors developments in equipment, materials and techniques in the engineering or architectural design and construction field; gathers information, develops alternatives and makes recommendations.

Join the Clark County Department of Aviation Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Alternative Work Schedules
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) - eligible first of the month following 15 days of employment
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13 Paid Holidays plus a Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Tool Allowance for certain eligible positions.
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Department of Aviation, a department of Clark County, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
• Community Volunteer Opportunities
• Comprehensive training program
• Wellness program

Closing Date/Time: 2/3/2026 5:01 PM Pacific

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• Harry Reid International Airport

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