Development Technician 3 - Civil and Environmental Engineering

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Development Technician 3. This is a full time, state-funded position in a vibrant and exciting academic department with an accredited engineering program. This position provides lay off rights, and reports to the Department Chair. The Development Technician supports the department’s instructional and research needs and activities by maintaining laboratory operations, equipment, and facilities. Responsibilities include preparing labs, setting up equipment and materials, performing routine maintenance/troubleshooting, as well as coordinating purchases and repairs. The position provides hands-on support to faculty and students, including training on equipment use and design/fabrication of specialized equipment, assemblies, and experimental setups. The role ensures a safe and compliant laboratory environment by conducting safety trainings, enforcing procedures, and maintaining proper documentation. Additional duties include managing inventories and assets, coordinating with campus facilities and outside vendors, supporting space and equipment needs, and lab/department space remodels and office moves. The position assists with overall department operations, student club activities, departmental events, lab tours, and other duties as assigned. The position is expected to be filled as soon as suitable candidate is selected, but no later than May 1, 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field and two (2) years of experience in the fabrication, maintenance, calibration, repair and modification of a variety of electrical, mechanical and/or computerized equipment and computer systems; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in civil engineering testing equipment for soil, concrete, steel and composite materials and to a lesser extent, analytical and process equipment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting/problem solving ability.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn and operate new equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work and make decisions independently

Responsibilities

• Maintaining laboratory operations, equipment, and facilities.
• Preparing labs, setting up equipment and materials.
• Performing routine maintenance/troubleshooting.
• Coordinating purchases and repairs.
• Providing hands-on support to faculty and students, including training on equipment use and design/fabrication of specialized equipment, assemblies, and experimental setups.
• Ensuring a safe and compliant laboratory environment by conducting safety trainings, enforcing procedures, and maintaining proper documentation.
• Managing inventories and assets.
• Coordinating with campus facilities and outside vendors.
• Supporting space and equipment needs.
• Assisting with overall department operations, student club activities, departmental events, lab tours, and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees.
• Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
• Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees