Applicant Pool Only - Engineering Technician

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Arizona; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is seeking a Drafting/Surveying Technician to support engineering line designs, drafting, and feasibility estimates for NTUA utility lines within the Navajo Nation.

You will collaborate with Navajo Nation chapters, prepare as-built drawings, create and manage work orders, conduct field surveys, and secure necessary clearances while coordinating with customers and NTUA staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AutoCAD, engineering, or surveying training.
• 2–3 years drafting, staking and surveying experience.
• 2–3 years of experience with electric, gas, water/wastewater utilities.
• Experience in engineering work in a utility-related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares engineering line designs, drafting and feasibility cost estimates for utility lines within the NTUA service area and on the Navajo reservation.
• Works with the Navajo Nation chapters to identify customers, route proposed lines on quad maps, and provide feasibility estimates.
• Prepares "as-built" drawings for all electric projects.
• Creates work orders for projects and coordinates changes with NTUA staff.
• Conducts surveys of proposed or existing facilities.
• Assists with right-of-way, archaeological clearances, and field clearances.
• Represents NTUA at meetings with customers, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Drafting & surveying

Navajo language

Utility operations knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD Software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Vocational/Specialized Training in AutoCAD, Engineering, and/or Surveying
• 2 - 3 years of experience in drafting, staking, and surveying
• 2 - 3 years of experience with electric, gas, water/wastewater operations.
• Experience in engineering work in a utility related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)
• AutoCAD Software knowledge and experience
• Navajo speaking is required
• Valid Driver's License (subject to motor vehicle record review)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• Prepares engineering line designs, drafting and feasibility cost estimates for utility lines within the boundaries of the NTUA service area and on the Navajo reservation.
• Works with the Navajo Nation chapters to identify customers according to Chapter resolution; route proposed line on quad map, provide feasibility estimate (develop and identify service area and create the proposed service on a quad map).
• Prepares "as-built" drawings for all electric projects.
• Creates work orders for projects, monitors and closes the orders once the projects are completed. Coordinates changes and/or additions of work orders with respective NTUA personnel.
• Conducts survey of proposed or existing facilities.
• Assists and/or obtains right-of-way, archaeological clearances and similar field clearances.
• Represents NTUA at meeting with customers, consultants and contractors in reference to assigned projects.
• Monitors NTUA work orders and provides status reports to supervisor.
• Maintains maps; performs field verifications and checks completed maps.
• Marks points of measurement with elevation, station number or other identifying marks.
• Contacts customers to evaluate environmental conditions and/or obtain necessary information for completion of requests for new service.
• Processes telephone and television cable companies on joint use application.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer