Engineering Technician

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority in Fort Defiance, AZ seeks a drafting and surveying professional to design utility extensions, create as-built drawings, and assist with fieldwork and clearances. You’ll coordinate work orders and engage with customers and contractors to advance projects.

The role requires 2–3 years in drafting/surveying, AutoCAD proficiency, and a valid driver’s license. Navajo Preference is applied; OT may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational training in AutoCAD, Engineering, or Surveying.
• 2–3 years drafting, staking, and surveying experience.
• 2–3 years experience with electric, gas, and water/wastewater operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook).
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering line designs and feasibility cost estimates for utility extension reservation wide.
• Prepare as-built drawings from data on completed work orders.
• Issue work order numbers and file documents.
• Coordinate changes/additions of work orders with NTUA personnel.
• Assist in surveying proposed or existing facilities.
• Obtain right-of-way, archaeological clearances and field clearances.
• Represent NTUA at meetings with customers, consultants and contractors.
• Maintain NTUA work order status log and reports status to supervisor.
• Maintain maps and perform field verifications.
• Mark points of measurement with elevation, station number or other identifiers.
• Contact customers to obtain information for new service requests.
• Process joint-use applications with telephone and television cable companies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Drafting

Staking

Surveying

Field verification

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

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, and water/wastewater operations.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook.)

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 extension reservation wide.

Prepares "as-built" drawings from data on completed work orders.

Assists with issuing work order numbers and filing documents.

Coordinates changes and/or additions of work orders with respective NTUA personnel.

Assists in the 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.

Maintains NTUA work order status log and reports status to immediate supervisor.

Maintains maps.

Performs field verifications and check completed maps.

Marks points of measurement with elevation, station number or other identifying marks.

Contacts customers to investigate 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.