Utility Design & Survey Technician

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Arizona; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is seeking a Drafting/Surveying Technician to support engineering line designs, drafting, and feasibility estimates for NTUA utility lines within the Navajo Nation.

You will collaborate with Navajo Nation chapters, prepare as-built drawings, create and manage work orders, conduct field surveys, and secure necessary clearances while coordinating with customers and NTUA staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AutoCAD, engineering, or surveying training.
• 2–3 years drafting, staking and surveying experience.
• 2–3 years of experience with electric, gas, water/wastewater utilities.
• Experience in engineering work in a utility-related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares engineering line designs, drafting and feasibility cost estimates for utility lines within the NTUA service area and on the Navajo reservation.
• Works with the Navajo Nation chapters to identify customers, route proposed lines on quad maps, and provide feasibility estimates.
• Prepares "as-built" drawings for all electric projects.
• Creates work orders for projects and coordinates changes with NTUA staff.
• Conducts surveys of proposed or existing facilities.
• Assists with right-of-way, archaeological clearances, and field clearances.
• Represents NTUA at meetings with customers, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Drafting & surveying

Navajo language

Utility operations knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD Software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is seeking a Drafting/Surveying Technician to support engineering line designs, drafting, and feasibility estimates for NTUA utility lines within the Navajo Nation.

You will collaborate with Navajo Nation chapters, prepare as-built drawings, create and manage work orders, conduct field surveys, and secure necessary clearances while coordinating with customers and NTUA staff.