Senior Engineer

State of Nevada Carson City, Nevada
senior engineer consumer attorney utilities written advocate engineering utility engineer travel testimony technical
August 28, 2023
State of Nevada
Carson City, Nevada
FULL_TIME
Announcement Number: 1069650005

STATE OF NEVADA
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
BUREAU OF CONSUMER PROTECTION

100 N. Carson St.
Carson City, NV 89701

AARON D. FORD
Attorney General
ERNEST D. FIGUEROA
Consumer Advocate
Chief Deputy Attorney General

SENIOR ENGINEER

Unclassified Position Announcement
Open Competitive - Open until filled

Bureau of Consumer Protection
Carson City or Las Vegas, Nevada

POSITION TITLE: Senior Engineer

APPROXIMATE GROSS Salary: Depending on experience, the salary range is
approximately:
Employee/Employer Paid: $83,829.00 - $103,829.00
Employer Paid: $70,384.00 - $90,384.00

PRIMARY DUTY STATION: Carson City or Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bureau of
Consumer Protection has offices in both Carson City and Las Vegas. Occasional
travel with overnight stay may be required to either city and throughout the State.
Additional travel nationwide may also be required.

POSITION STATUS: Exempt (FLSA); serves at the will of the Consumer Advocate.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks by the
National Crime Information Center/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System
(NCIC/NCJIS), and a fingerprint criminal history check.

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the BCP Consumer Advocate and Consumer
Counsel, this unclassified position will provide engineering support to the Bureau of
Consumer Protection on various issues related to utilities regulation in Nevada.
Engineering support includes engineering, least cost resource planning, and cost
recovery as they relate to regulated utilities that deliver electricity, natural gas, and

water in Nevada. The position will require interaction with staff internally within
the Bureau of Consumer Protection as well as staff at the Nevada Public Utilities
Commission. The position also requires written and oral testimony before the
Nevada Public Utilities Commission. Duties also include reviewing filings, obtaining
additional information through written inquiry, on-site reviews, meetings with the
respective company utility personnel, and providing written and oral testimony
regarding any findings, conclusions, and analysis as required. Duties also include
analyzing written testimony filed by other parties, developing strategies and
positions relative to negotiations, and providing technical support to peer legal staff
in preparation of cases, including cross-examination at hearings, position letters,
briefs, motions, or other legal pleadings as required in utility proceedings. The
position requires the ability to work independently to develop findings, conclusions,
and analysis, as well as to work as a team with peer technical staff and attorneys to
develop strategies regarding each matter. The position may also require the
performance of additional job-related duties and to develop additional specific job-
related knowledge and skills, as well as the performance of other duties as assigned
by the Consumer Advocate or Consumer Counsel.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
or university with major course work either in civil, mechanical, or electrical
engineering or closely related field, and three (3) years or substantial professional
level experience with a regulated utility company or an agency responsible for
regulating public utilities is preferred. An active license issued by the state of Nevada
as a Registered Professional Engineer is required.

Skills Required: Applicants must have effective written and verbal
communication skills. Applicants must have strong problem-solving skills, must be
adept at identifying, developing, and analyzing findings and conclusions, and be able
to prepare and defend their position regarding the same. The ability to review and
interpret laws, and specifically the provision of the chapters 703 and 704 of the
Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code, is desired. Applicants
must be able to work in a team environment in collaboration with peer technical staff,
attorneys, legal researchers, and support staff; compile and summarize information
and prepare periodic or special reports related to case assignments; and contribute
effectively to the accomplishment of team or office goals, objectives, and activities.
Applicants must be highly professional, well-organized, self-motivated, and punctual.
Applicants must possess leadership skills, particularly with mentoring and working
with engineers and other professionals in related positions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires mobility to work in a typical office
setting, use standard office equipment, and to travel to various parts of the State and
nationwide. It also requires vision to read printed materials and on computer

screens, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
The applicant must be able to speak in a clear and understandable manner, and to
hear and respond to questions posed. The position also requires the ability to use
video conferencing equipment and may require or provide for remote work.
Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise
qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position announcement lists the major
duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. The successful applicant
will be expected to perform additional job-related duties and may be required to have
or develop additional specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Salary offers are based on a wide array of factors such as a candidate's experience,
skills, and education. Once hired, salary growth within the job classification will be
based on performance, development and budget availability.
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter highlighting experience with the
public utility ratemaking process, detailed resume, writing sample, and a list of three
(3) professional references to:

Jana Whitson
Office of Attorney General
Bureau of Consumer Protection
100 N. Carson St.
Carson City, NV 89701
Email: [email protected]

"OPEN UNTIL RECRUITMENT NEEDS ARE SATISFIED"
The Attorney General's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

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