Environmental Engineer - Tribal Water & Sanitation

Indian Health Service; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Sanitation Facilities Construction program invites qualified engineers to support collaborations with American Indian Tribes in planning, designing, and improving water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities across tribal lands.

This Civil/Environmental Engineer role emphasizes field assessment, technical guidance, and capacity building to ensure safe, compliant infrastructure.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Professional Engineer license or eligibility required.
• Experience with water/wastewater projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with American Indian Tribes to plan and improve water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities.
• Perform site visits to assess system conditions and design layouts.
• Investigate malfunctions, estimate costs, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide training and technical assistance on sanitation facility procedures and compliance.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer licensure (PE) or eligibility

Job description

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Sanitation Facilities Construction program invites qualified engineers to support collaborations with American Indian Tribes in planning, designing, and improving water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities across tribal lands.

This Civil/Environmental Engineer role emphasizes field assessment, technical guidance, and capacity building to ensure safe, compliant infrastructure.