Environmental Engineer — Tribal Sanitation & Water Systems

Indian Health Service; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service, through the Sanitation Facilities Construction program, seeks a civil/environmental engineer to collaborate with American Indian Tribes on planning, designing, and constructing water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities. The role supports tribal utilities, site assessments, and compliance with the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.

The position requires an engineering degree, ABET accreditation, and professional licensure or eligibility; federal background

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with ABET accreditation.
• Professional registration or licensure as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
• Experience with planning, designing, and improving water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities; ability to perform sanitary surveys.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with American Indian Tribes to expand and maintain access to water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities.
• Conduct site visits to assess system conditions, mains locations, and plumbing layouts; diagnose issues and estimate costs.
• Provide training and technical assistance on sanitation facilities, operator certification, and compliance with the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Complete sanitary surveys and related tasks across various sanitation facilities.

Skills

Engineering

Water systems

Education

Engineering degree

ABET-accredited program

Professional registration/licensure

Job description

Indian Health Service, through the Sanitation Facilities Construction program, seeks a civil/environmental engineer to collaborate with American Indian Tribes on planning, designing, and constructing water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities. The role supports tribal utilities, site assessments, and compliance with the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.

The position requires an engineering degree, ABET accreditation, and professional licensure or eligibility; federal background