Utility Systems Engineer – Electric, Gas & Water

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority seeks an engineer to support design, construction, and operation of Electric, Natural Gas, Water/Wastewater, or Renewable systems on the Navajo Nation.

Responsibilities include developing construction plans, coordinating with contractors and agencies, and managing capital and emergency projects. The role requires a strong engineering background and project management focus, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in listed engineering fields.
• 2-3 years of experience in Electric, Gas, Water/Wastewater, or Renewable Operations.
• 3-5 years of experience in Computer Systems.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project Management, and Outlook).
• EIT with Registration or PE desired.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Supports design, construction, and operation of Electric, Natural Gas, Water/Wastewater, or Renewable systems.
• Develops construction plans, specifications, cost analyses, and contract docs.
• Collaborates with contractors, consultants, developers, architects, and other departments.
• Manages projects and supervises construction for capital, O&M, and emergencies.
• Prepares engineering studies, reports, and plans.
• Maintains system operations database information files.
• Reviews reports and infrastructure designs from outside agencies.
• Responds to district requests addressing system operations and maintenance issues.
• Monitors regulatory compliance; prepares remedial plans and agency correspondence; tracks progress.
• Conducts technical research to solve utility engineering problems.
• Participates in public meetings and responds to inquiries/complaints.
• Establishes design standards for transmission, distribution, and upgrades.
• Assists in annual budgets for Capital and O&M; maintains reporting systems.
• Identifies outside funding sources and tracks funding applications.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Engineering

MS Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Civil/Natural Gas/ Renewable Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority seeks an engineer to support design, construction, and operation of Electric, Natural Gas, Water/Wastewater, or Renewable systems on the Navajo Nation.

Responsibilities include developing construction plans, coordinating with contractors and agencies, and managing capital and emergency projects. The role requires a strong engineering background and project management focus, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and budgeting.