Structural Engineer I Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $81,693.43 - $122,540.15 Annually
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1469APR26-P-CDA
Department: Building & Fire Safety/Dev Services Center
Opening Date: 04/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Overview
*This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created.
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Structural Engineer I/II in the Department of Building & Fire Safety/DSC. *The department will consider and may hire a candidate who is qualified at either the level I (EIT) or level II in the Structural Engineer series. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
Under general supervision, reviews plans and specifications for structural requirements and code compliance while performing professional structural engineering activities relating to residential, commercial, and industrial projects for the Department of Building and Fire Safety; and performs related duties as assigned.
This classification is distinguished as being the first in the Structural Engineer series. The Structural Engineer I does not require registration as a Professional Engineer. Incumbents may be eligible to non-competitively advance to Structural Engineer II when they are licensed as a Professional Engineer with the State of Nevada and all the requirements of the Structural Engineer II position have been met and verified.
Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Range for Structural Engineer I (EIT) $78,025.16 - $118,971.02 annually and for Structural Engineer II $87,650.78 - 133,647.94 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity*
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
• Additional Base Wage Increase and/or Lump Sum Bonus**
• *Click here to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy
• **Contingent upon the City's financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
• Work-Life Balance
  • Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS(Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Program, and much more!
  • ***Click hereto review all City Employee Benefits

Click here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements for Structural Engineer I (EIT).
Click here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements for Structural Engineer II.
Click here to learn more about the Department of Building & Fire Safety/DSC.
Click here to see what it's like to live in/visit Henderson.
NOTE: Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: Structural Engineer I (EIT):

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field
• Two (2) years of responsible, diversified experience in a civil or structural engineering environment, or an equivalent combination of closely related training and experience
• Must possess a valid registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination at the time of application and registration as an Engineering in Training (EIT) within six (6) months of hire
• Must have the ability to obtain registration as a Professional Engineer within the State of Nevada

Minimum Requirements: Structural Engineer II:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience related to the structural engineering field
• Must possess and maintain valid registration as a Structural or Civil Professional Engineer with the State of Nevada at time of application, or the ability to obtain such registration through reciprocity within six (6) months of hire and as a condition of continued employment
• Must obtain and maintain certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Building Plans Examiner within two (2) years of appointment as a condition of continued employment

Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Valid registration as a Structural or Civil Professional Engineer with the State of Nevada (or other State with the ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months from date of hire) or valid registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination.*
*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%) - Dates to be determined
(Best-Qualified Candidates)
Selection Interview - Dates to be determined
(Top-Scoring Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
City of Henderson, Nevada
Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees
Benefits Summary
HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
• Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions
  • Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
  • Management Staff - $2,000 annually
  • Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
  • Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month
  • Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month
  • Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month

*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council
Revised 03/24
01
For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:
Employment Information

• Employment Dates: All dates listed for each employer are accurate. End dates are provided for positions I no longer hold.
• Current Employer: My current employer is included in my work experience.
• Contract Work: If I work(ed) for a contractor, the contractor is listed as my employer.
• Multiple Positions: Each position held at the same employer is listed separately, with corresponding start and end dates.

Application Requirements

• Required Documents: All additional required documents are attached to the application using the instructions linked
• I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section.

Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read, understand, and agree to the above instructions regarding completing my application.

• Yes
• No (NOTE: By answering no, I understand that my application may be disqualified from consideration.)

02
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education in Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field?This must match the education section of your profile above.

• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and have completed some college credits.
• I have an Associate's Degree.
• I have a Bachelor's Degree.
• I have a Master's Degree or higher.
• I do not have any of the diplomas or degrees listed above.

03
For each degree you possess, please list the following:

• Degree Type
• Area of Study
• Units/Credits Completed (if you do not possess the degree)

04
How many years of full-time professional level experience related to the structural engineering field do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1,976 hours worked per calendar year

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year to less than 2 years
• More than 2 years to less than 4 years
• More than 4 years to less than 6 years
• More than 6 years to less than 8 years
• More than 8 years

05
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