Applicant Pool Only - Engineer

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority seeks an engineer to support design, construction, and operation of Electric, Natural Gas, Water/Wastewater, or Renewable systems on the Navajo Nation.

Responsibilities include developing construction plans, coordinating with contractors and agencies, and managing capital and emergency projects. The role requires a strong engineering background and project management focus, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in listed engineering fields.
• 2-3 years of experience in Electric, Gas, Water/Wastewater, or Renewable Operations.
• 3-5 years of experience in Computer Systems.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project Management, and Outlook).
• EIT with Registration or PE desired.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Supports design, construction, and operation of Electric, Natural Gas, Water/Wastewater, or Renewable systems.
• Develops construction plans, specifications, cost analyses, and contract docs.
• Collaborates with contractors, consultants, developers, architects, and other departments.
• Manages projects and supervises construction for capital, O&M, and emergencies.
• Prepares engineering studies, reports, and plans.
• Maintains system operations database information files.
• Reviews reports and infrastructure designs from outside agencies.
• Responds to district requests addressing system operations and maintenance issues.
• Monitors regulatory compliance; prepares remedial plans and agency correspondence; tracks progress.
• Conducts technical research to solve utility engineering problems.
• Participates in public meetings and responds to inquiries/complaints.
• Establishes design standards for transmission, distribution, and upgrades.
• Assists in annual budgets for Capital and O&M; maintains reporting systems.
• Identifies outside funding sources and tracks funding applications.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Engineering

MS Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Civil/Natural Gas/ Renewable Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Minimum Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Natural Gas Engineering, Renewable Engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience in Electric, Gas, Water/Wastewater, or Renewable Operations.
• 3-5 years of experience in Computer Systems.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project Management, and Outlook).
• Engineer in Training (EIT) with Current Registration or Professional Engineer (PE) desired.
• Requires a Valid Driver's License (subject to motor vehicle review).

Job Responsibilities and Performance Objectives

• Performs varied engineering functions in support of the design, construction, and operation and maintenance of Electric, Natural Gas, Water/Wastewater, or Renewable systems.
• Develops construction plans, specifications, cost analysis requests for proposals, and other contract documents.
• Works collaboratively with various outside entities on projects, including contractors, consultants, developers, architects, engineering firms, and other departments or divisions.
• Performs project management and construction supervision for capital, O&M, and emergency projects.
• Prepares comprehensive special engineering studies, reports, and plans.
• Develops and maintains system operations database information files.
• Reviews reports, plans, and infrastructure design by outside agencies.
• Responds to district requests to assist and address system operation and maintenance issues.
• Monitors system operations for regulatory compliance, prepares remedial action plans, and responds to regulatory agency inquiries and correspondence. Tracks progress and prepares project update reports as required.
• Performs technical research to develop solutions to engineering problems associated with a specific utility.
• Participates in general public meetings and awareness programs, responding to outside agency requests, customer inquiries, and complaints.
• Establishes standards for the overall design, including transmission, distribution, and modification or upgrading of specific utilities.
• Participates in the preparation and administration of annual Capital and O&M budgets. Maintains budget and project status reporting systems.
• Identifies outside funding sources and opportunities, provides information and data to complete funding application processes, and tracks funding application processes.
• Performs related duties as required.

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.