Engineering Technician

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) seeks a skilled drafter/surveyor to support engineering line designs and feasibility studies for utility extensions. You will prepare as-built drawings, assist with work orders and coordinate with NTUA staff on project changes, while conducting field surveys and obtaining necessary clearances.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, AutoCAD/engineering/surveying training, 2–3 years in drafting and surveying, and experience with electric, gas, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/specialized training in AutoCAD, engineering and/or surveying.
• 2–3 years of drafting, staking and surveying experience.
• 2–3 years of experience with electric, gas and water/wastewater operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid Driver's License (subject to motor vehicle record review).

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering line designs, drafting and feasibility cost estimates for utility extension reservation wide.
• Prepare as-built drawings from data on completed work orders.
• Assist with issuing work order numbers and filing documents.
• Coordinate changes and/or additions of work orders with NTUA personnel.
• Assist in surveying proposed or existing facilities.
• Assist and/or obtain right-of-way, archaeological clearances and similar field clearances.
• Represent NTUA at meetings with customers, consultants and contractors on assigned projects.
• Maintain NTUA work order status log and report status to supervisor.
• Maintain maps and perform field verifications and check completed maps.
• Mark points of measurement with elevation, station number or other identifying marks.
• Contact customers to investigate conditions and/or obtain information for new service requests.
• Process telephone and television cable companies on joint use applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Note: Navajo Preference and Navajo Veteran Preference apply; equal opportunity employer.

Skills

Drafting

Staking

Surveying

Driver's License

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Specialized Training in AutoCAD/Engineering/Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

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.