Utility Engineering Technician: Survey & Drafting

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority in Fort Defiance, AZ is seeking a qualified draftsperson to support engineering design, staking, and surveying for NTUA's utility lines. You will prepare as-built drawings, create and track work orders, conduct field surveys, obtain right-of-way and archaeological clearances, and coordinate with customers, consultants, and contractors to advance projects.

The role requires Navajo language skills, a high school diploma, and AutoCAD expertise to deliver accurate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational training in AutoCAD, engineering, or surveying preferred.
• 2–3 years drafting, staking and surveying experience.
• 2–3 years in electric, gas, or water/wastewater operations.
• Engineering experience in a utility field.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• AutoCAD knowledge and experience.
• Navajo language proficiency required.
• Valid driver's license with MVR review.

Responsibilities

• Prepares engineering line designs, drafting and feasibility cost estimates for utility lines within the boundaries of the NTUA service area and on the Navajo reservation.
• Works with the Navajo Nation chapters to identify customers according to Chapter resolution; route proposed line on quad map, provide feasibility estimate (develop and identify service area and create the proposed service on a quad map).
• Prepares "as-built" drawings for all electric projects.
• Creates work orders for projects, monitors and closes the orders once the projects are completed. Coordinates changes and/or additions of work orders with respective NTUA personnel.
• Conducts survey of proposed or existing facilities.
• Assists and/or obtains right-of-way, archaeological clearances and similar field clearances.
• Represents NTUA at meeting with customers, consultants and contractors in reference to assigned projects.
• Monitors NTUA work orders and provides status reports to supervisor.
• Maintains maps; performs field verifications and checks completed maps.
• Marks points of measurement with elevation, station number or other identifying marks.
• Contacts customers to evaluate environmental conditions and/or obtain necessary information for completion of requests for new service.
• Processes telephone and television cable companies on joint use application.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Drafting experience

Staking

Surveying

Utility operations experience

Engineering experience

MS Office

AutoCAD

Navajo language

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training in AutoCAD/Engineering/Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority in Fort Defiance, AZ is seeking a qualified draftsperson to support engineering design, staking, and surveying for NTUA's utility lines. You will prepare as-built drawings, create and track work orders, conduct field surveys, obtain right-of-way and archaeological clearances, and coordinate with customers, consultants, and contractors to advance projects.

The role requires Navajo language skills, a high school diploma, and AutoCAD expertise to deliver accurate