Environmental Engineer for Tribal Water & Wastewater

Indian Health Service; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in Phoenix seeks a Civil/Environmental Engineer to support sanitation facilities construction program for tribal utilities. The position involves site assessments, planning, design reviews, and delivering technical training on sanitation facilities and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an engineering degree, licensure eligibility or current registration, and the ability to obtain a federal background investigation.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent.
• Professional registration/licensure (EI/EIT/PE) required or preferred.
• FE exam or equivalent for professional licensure.
• Related engineering/science coursework or advanced degree may satisfy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct operation and maintenance services to Tribes and tribal utilities.
• Perform site visits to assess condition of systems, location of mains, local water pressures and plumbing layouts.
• Prepare and review planning proposals, feasibility studies and engineering designs developed by technical staff.
• Provide training and technical assistance to Tribes on sanitation facilities, operator certification and regulatory compliance.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent

Professional registration/licensure (EI/EIT/PE)

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or equivalent

Related curriculum or graduate education (engineering/science)

Job description

Indian Health Service in Phoenix seeks a Civil/Environmental Engineer to support sanitation facilities construction program for tribal utilities. The position involves site assessments, planning, design reviews, and delivering technical training on sanitation facilities and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an engineering degree, licensure eligibility or current registration, and the ability to obtain a federal background investigation.