Temporary Engineering Technician

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority•Fort Defiance, AZ

57d

About The Position

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. Prepares "as-built" drawings for all electric projects. Assists with issuing work order numbers and filing documents. 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. Coordinates changed 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Certificate
Vocational/Specialized Training in AutoCAD, Engineering, and/or Surveying
2 - 3 years of experience in drafting, staking, and surveying
2 - 3 years of experience with electric, gas, and water/wastewater operations.
Experience in engineering work in a utility related field.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook.)
AutoCAD Software knowledge and experience
Navajo speaking is required
Valid Driver's License (subject to motor vehicle record 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.
Prepares "as-built" drawings for all electric projects.
Assists with issuing work order numbers and filing documents.
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.