Civil Engineering Technician – Field Survey & Inspection

The Indian Health Service; Polacca (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service (IHS) DSFC is seeking an Engineering Technician to support Sanitation Facilities Construction projects. The role focuses on surveying, drafting and inspecting water and wastewater facilities for tribal communities, with duties including field data collection, notes, and plan development.

This term appointment (2-4 years, may extend to 10) requires compliance with health and safety standards, pre-employment checks, and eligibility for E-Verify.

Qualifications

• Experience with general surveying, drafting or construction inspection.
• Education: 1 full year of graduate level education in engineering, construction or industrial technology.
• A combination of specialized experience and education may meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Use survey equipment to collect data points.
• Take field notes and translate them into plans.
• Perform construction inspection for water supply projects.
• Ensure safety standards and environmental regulations are applied as projects progress.
• Identify errors and deficiencies in technical data.

Skills

General surveying

Drafting

Construction inspection

Education

1 full year of grad-level education related to engineering/ construction/ industrial technology

Job description

The Indian Health Service (IHS) DSFC is seeking an Engineering Technician to support Sanitation Facilities Construction projects. The role focuses on surveying, drafting and inspecting water and wastewater facilities for tribal communities, with duties including field data collection, notes, and plan development.

This term appointment (2-4 years, may extend to 10) requires compliance with health and safety standards, pre-employment checks, and eligibility for E-Verify.