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Project Engineer I - Public Works

Sanbell
Reno, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/27/2026
Brief Description

Project Engineer I – Public Works

Reno, NV

We welcome you to consider Sanbell as the next step in your exciting career as a Project Engineer I – Public Works.

Sanbell is a multi-disciplinary engineering, community planning, and design firm serving clients throughout the Western United States. We are 300 team members strong with 14 office locations in Montana, Colorado, Nevada, California, Texas, and Washington. By joining the Sanbell team, you will have the opportunity to work and grow alongside a large network of Cool Smart Talented Professionals (CSTP), with a variety of technical expertise, years of experience, and vast knowledge of the engineering industry.

Our team of professionals collaborate on a multitude of diverse and exciting public and private projects. We believe we must think beyond the basic requirements of engineering, beyond our entrenched assumptions, and creatively design practical solutions that work. Because the success of every project affects the entire community. That passion for creative but practical solutions has driven Sanbell to become a regional, award-winning planning, design, and engineering firm.

Sanbell offers competitive compensation, including excellent benefits for retirement, health care, dental, vacation, and holidays (see below for more information).

Job Summary

Create, improve and protect the environment in which live. Plan, design and oversee construction of structures and infrastructure, such as roads, airports, dams, irrigation projects, water supply and sewerage systems. This position will place a greater emphasis on water supply and distribution, sanitary sewer collection and treatment and storm drainage systems.

Minimum Education Requirements

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field from an EAC/ABET accredited University

Required Qualifications (skills/experience/certifications)

  • 4 years’ civil engineering design experience
  • 4 years’ public works experience
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Preferred Qualifications (skills/experience/certifications)

  • Nevada Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT certification

Benefits

  • Employer-Paid Medical Insurance
  • Employer-Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with 4% Match
  • Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • FSA Dependent Care Plan (Section 129)
  • Reimbursement for Certification and License Expenses
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Bonus Opportunities
  • And MORE!

Compensation: $30 - $40 per hour

Work Location: In-person in Reno, NV

Job Type: Full-time

To Apply: Submit your resume in PDF format

Sanbell is an equal opportunity employer. Sanbell provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $30 - $40

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