Environmental Engineer - Water & Waste (Loan Repayment)

Indian Health Service; Kayenta (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Civil/Environmental Engineer to support sanitation facilities by enhancing water and wastewater systems for American Indian Tribes. Responsibilities include site evaluations, malfunctions diagnosis, cost estimates, and compliance guidance with the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited) and a Professional Engineer license, with formal background checks and licensure maintenance.

Qualifications

• Professional registration or licensure -- PE license or equivalent.
• Written tests such as Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or state licensure considerations.
• 60 semester hours of engineering/physical sciences coursework with core topics.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience can qualify for engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with American Indian Tribes to maintain and improve water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities.
• Perform site visits to assess condition of systems, mains, pressures, and layouts.
• Diagnose malfunctions, estimate costs and needed materials, and submit recommendations.
• Provide training and technical assistance on sanitation facilities, operator certification, and regulatory compliance.
• Complete sanitary surveys and related tasks across diverse facilities.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Civil/Environmental engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a Civil/Environmental Engineer to support sanitation facilities by enhancing water and wastewater systems for American Indian Tribes. Responsibilities include site evaluations, malfunctions diagnosis, cost estimates, and compliance guidance with the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited) and a Professional Engineer license, with formal background checks and licensure maintenance.