Utility Engineering Technician: Drafting & Field Survey

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Winslow (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is seeking a field-oriented individual to support engineering line designs and surveys for utility extensions. The role involves drafting, staking, and surveying across NTUA projects within reservation boundaries, with coordination of work orders and customer interactions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, vocational training, and 2–3 years in related utility drafting and surveying, plus a valid driver’s license and First Aid/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or specialized training preferred.
• 2–3 years of drafting, staking and surveying experience.
• 2–3 years of experience with electric, gas, water/wastewater operations.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license (MVRO review possible).

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering line designs, drafting and feasibility cost estimates for utility lines.
• Prepare as-built drawings from completed work orders.
• Coordinate changes or additions of work orders with NTUA personnel.
• Conduct surveys of proposed or existing facilities.
• Assist with or obtain right-of-way, archaeological clearances and similar field clearances.
• Represent NTUA in meetings with customers, consultants and contractors.
• Monitor work orders and provide status reports to supervisor.
• Maintain maps and perform field verifications on maps.
• Mark points of measurement with elevation or station numbers.
• Contact customers to evaluate environmental conditions and obtain information for new service requests.
• Process joint use applications with telephone and television cable companies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Drafting

Surveying

Staking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Specialized Training

Job description

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is seeking a field-oriented individual to support engineering line designs and surveys for utility extensions. The role involves drafting, staking, and surveying across NTUA projects within reservation boundaries, with coordination of work orders and customer interactions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, vocational training, and 2–3 years in related utility drafting and surveying, plus a valid driver’s license and First Aid/CPR certification.