Environmental Engineer – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

The Indian Health Service; Whiteriver (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Sanitation Facilities Construction team seeks a driven engineering technician to support the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities for American Indian Tribes. You will use survey gear, take field notes, and aid in developing plans for project delivery.

This position supports IIJA-funded projects and may be located in an Area or District office, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance throughout the project

Qualifications

• To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social).
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing survey equipment to calculate data points.
• Taking field notes and utilizing information to develop plans.
• Performing construction inspection for community and individual water supply.
• Ensuring safety standards and environmental regulations are interpreted and applied accordingly as projects progress.
• Recognizing errors and deficiencies in technical data.

Job description

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Sanitation Facilities Construction team seeks a driven engineering technician to support the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities for American Indian Tribes. You will use survey gear, take field notes, and aid in developing plans for project delivery.

This position supports IIJA-funded projects and may be located in an Area or District office, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance throughout the project