Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is seeking a field-focused drafting and surveying professional in Arizona. The role supports utility line design, as-built drawings, and project coordination across multiple teams.

The candidate will survey proposed or existing facilities, obtain necessary clearances, and represent NTUA in meetings with customers and contractors. A valid driver's license and First Aid/CPR are required, with Navajo preference where applicable.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in drafting, staking and surveying.
• 2-3 years of experience with electric, gas, water/wastewater operations.
• First Aid/CPR.
• Valid Driver's License (subject to motor vehicle record review).
• High School Diploma or GED Certification, Vocational/Specialized Training.

Responsibilities

• Prepares engineering line designs, drafting and feasibility cost estimates for utility lines within the boundaries for utility extensions reservation wide.
• Prepares "as-built" drawings from data on completed work orders.
• 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.

Skills

Drafting

Staking

Surveying

First Aid/CPR

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED Certification

Vocational/Specialized Training

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED Certification.
• Vocational/Specialized Training
• 2-3 years of experience in drafting, staking and surveying
• 2-3 years of experience with electric, gas, water/wastewater operations.
• First Aid/CPR
• 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 for utility extensions reservation wide.
• Prepares "as-built" drawings from data on completed work orders.
• 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.