Environmental Engineer for Tribal Water & Sanitation Systems

Indian Health Service; Warm Springs (OR); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service's Sanitation Facilities Construction program is seeking an Civil/Environmental Engineer to support Tribes in planning, designing, and constructing water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities in Oregon. The engineer will perform site visits, review engineering proposals, and help ensure compliance with environmental laws.

Responsibilities include providing direct operation and maintenance services, offering technical training, and assisting Tribes with certification and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering program required.
• Professional registration or licensure (EI/EIT/PE) preferred.
• FE exam or equivalent testing required for licensure pathway.
• 60 semester hours of engineering/physical sciences coursework required.

Responsibilities

• Provide operation and maintenance services to Tribes and tribal utilities.
• Conduct site visits to assess condition of systems, mains locations, water pressures, and plumbing layouts.
• Review planning proposals, feasibility studies, and designs prepared by technical staff.
• Deliver training and technical assistance to Tribes on sanitation facilities and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Technical assistance

Training

Engineering design review

Education

Engineering degree

ABET-accredited program

Professional registration (EI/EIT/PE)

FE exam

Job description

Indian Health Service's Sanitation Facilities Construction program is seeking an Civil/Environmental Engineer to support Tribes in planning, designing, and constructing water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities in Oregon. The engineer will perform site visits, review engineering proposals, and help ensure compliance with environmental laws.

Responsibilities include providing direct operation and maintenance services, offering technical training, and assisting Tribes with certification and