Senior Engineer/Architect

Clark County • Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clark County Building Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Engineer/Architect position. This position will support multiple areas to include Structural, Geotechnical and Quality Assurance. This is an exceptional opportunity to bring your technical expertise, professional judgment, and leadership to one of the nation’s most dynamic development environments in Las Vegas and throughout Clark County. In this highly responsible role, you will help shape the safety, quality, and continued growth of a world-renowned destination by providing expert engineering review, technical leadership, and consultation on complex residential, commercial, industrial, resort, and other high-profile development projects. From structural and geotechnical plan review to quality assurance and the evaluation of complex engineering calculations and technical documents, your expertise will directly influence projects that define the future of Southern Nevada. The Clark County Building Department supports employee development by providing training and covering approved, job-related certification and examination costs, including ICC certifications, and college courses in accordance with County policy. 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 or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union. Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union. The Clark County Building Department located at 4701 W. Russell Road, Las Vegas NV, 89118, is dedicated to providing construction and development customers with state-of-the-art permit management, plan review and inspections services for residential and commercial construction. The Building Department is responsible for ensuring public safety through the effective enforcement of development and construction standards which include issuance of permits, plan reviews, inspection services for conformity to the State of Nevada and the adopted Model Codes. As part of Clark County, the Building Department is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect, and accountability. As the famed Las Vegas Strip sits at the heart of Clark County featuring unparalleled attractions like dancing fountains, a replica of the renowned Eiffel Tower, and some of the world's largest and most beautiful resorts, the Building Department is an integral part of the building industry and economic growth within Clark County.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture AND four (4) years of full-time professional level plan checking, design and/or field project management experience.
• Possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.
• Must possess registration as a professional engineer or architect in the State of Nevada at time of application.
• If registered in another state, must obtain Nevada registration within one (1) year of date of hire.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
• Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalency may be considered for registered architects.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional, consultive assistance and advice to engineering, plan check, building inspection and related staff in areas of expertise.
• May provide training and work review to staff or a project basis.
• Reviews and examines plans, computer-generated and manual calculations and related documents for residential, commercial, industrial and amusement rides and related resort projects for compliance with codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Confers with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and others to explain codes, regulations and procedures.
• Provides program management from conception to completion on specified construction or renovation projects.
• Monitors developments in the construction field; identifies needed changes to codes and regulations; evaluates alternatives, drafts recommended changes and/or recommends methods to meet codes using new technology.
• Maintains liaison with other County departments, various utility, governmental agency and County departmental staff; ensures that building codes are met in assigned projects.
• Directs the maintenance of and maintains accurate records and files and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports and correspondence.
• 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.
• Assists in preparing litigation documentation and may testify in court as an expert witness.
• Works with property owners to obtain easements and other cooperative agreements.
• Develops, implements and interprets policies and procedures related to area of assignment.
• Drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit various County work sites.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

Benefits

• training and covering approved, job-related certification and examination costs, including ICC certifications, and college courses in accordance with County policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior