Applicant Pool Only - Engineer

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is seeking a qualified engineer to support the design, construction, and operation of Electric, Gas, Water/Wastewater, or Renewable systems. The role includes project management, contract documentation, and collaboration with diverse partners.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree, 2-5 years in utilities and computer systems, and proficiency with MS Office. EIT/PE is desirable; a valid driver's license is required, with Navajo Preference applied.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 2-3 years in utility operations (electric, gas, water/wastewater, or renewable).
• 3-5 years in computer systems.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• EIT with current registration or PE is desirable.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Support design, construction, operation and maintenance of electric, gas, water/wastewater, or renewable systems.
• Develop construction plans, specs, cost analyses, and contract docs.
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants, developers, architects and agencies.
• Perform project management and construction supervision for capital, O&M and emergency projects.
• Prepare engineering studies, reports and plans.
• Maintain system operations data files.
• Review reports and designs by outside agencies.
• Respond to district requests and regulatory inquiries; address maintenance issues.
• Monitor compliance; prepare remedial action plans and updates.
• Conduct technical research to solve engineering problems for the utility.
• Participate in public meetings and address inquiries and complaints.
• Establish standards for transmission, distribution and upgrades.
• Assist in annual Capital and O&M budgets; track funds and status.
• Identify outside funding sources and complete funding applications.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Experience in Electric/Gas/Water/Renew

Experience in Computer Systems

Valid Driver's License

EIT/PE desired

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Natural Gas Engineering, Renewable Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word Excel Access PowerPoint Project Outlook)

EIT/PE certification interest

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.
• Work collaboratively with various outside entities on projects, including contractors, consultants, developers, architects, engineering firms, other departments and/or divisions.
• Performs project management and construction supervision for capital, O&M and emergency projects.
• Prepare 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 request to assist and address system operation and maintenance issues.
• Monitors system operations for regulatory compliance. Prepares remedial action plans. Response to regulatory agency inquires 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. Responds to outside agency requests, customer inquiries and complaints.
• Establishes standards for the overall design including transmission, distribution and modification or upgrading of specific utilities.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of annual Capital and O&M budgets. Maintain budget and project status reporting systems.
• Identify outside funding sources and opportunities. Provides information and data to complete funding application processes. Track funding application processes.
• Perform related duties as required.

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.