Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer

The Civil Engineer performs difficult and varied professional engineering work assignments, including design layout and plan review within various departments of the Gila River Indian Community.

Essential functions include proposing and reviewing plans for conformance to accepted engineering standards, preparing and reviewing structural and hydraulic drawings, preparing and reviewing preliminary and final engineering designs, reviewing engineering and environmental documents, performing value-engineering studies, reviewing final specifications and designs, preparing planning and design data reports, utilizing automated data processing and design methods, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Required knowledge, skill, and ability include considerable knowledge of modern methods, principles, practices of civil engineering and construction, considerable skill in preparing and maintaining reports and records, considerable experience in irrigation conveyance systems and hydraulics, knowledge of computer operations and applications, ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals, skill in performing investigative field inspections, skill in reviewing site and design plans for compliance with codes and ordinances, ability to effectively supervise when required, skill and utilization of a wide variety of technical equipment related to area of assignment, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, ability to perform all physical requirements of the position, and agreement to maintain a Drug-free workplace.

Required education and experience include a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and a minimum of three (3) years of civil engineering experience in the following disciplines: hydrology, irrigation, water resources, or construction management; or a Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and eighteen (18) months of civil engineering experience in the following disciplines hydrology, irrigation, water resources, or construction management. Experience in irrigation systems and design and construction contract administration is highly desirable.

Additional requirements include obtaining a Tribal Operator's permit, submitting a valid state driver's license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months, and professional registration is preferred.

The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability benefits. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act. The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.