STATUS: Permanent / Full Time / Exempt, 40 hrs. per week DEPARTMENT: Realty/Planning REPORTS TO: Vice-Chairman SALARY: $75,000 - $90,000 DOE DATE POSTED: 9/22/2025 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Tribal Engineer shall be responsible for applying engineering principles to develop solutions to complex technical challenges in the design, construction, and repair of a variety of projects as required of HIM/HER by the Tribal The Tribal Engineer shall keep a record of all work done by him/her and all his/her records, calculations, data, books, maps, plans, and profiles are and shall remain the property of the Tribe and shall be kept in the Tribal Depository. The Tribal Engineer Office is in the Realty-Planning Department and is directly supervised by the Vice-Chairman.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Be responsible for the design, construction, and repair of streets, alleys, sidewalks curbs, gutters, waterlines, sewers, and waterways; make such maps, conduct such surveys, plans, and specification, profiles and cross-sections
Design & implement scalable systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and security across all services.
Assist with project reporting and grant writing as necessary.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements & technical specifications.
Collect physical data at project sites for use in project designs.
Communicate plans to Tribal Council, affected community, and Tribal Departments.
Complete all engineering requirements needed to support project designs & specifications for water & wastewater system, in-stream habitat projects, wetland construction/restoration, airport, facilities & road development projects.
Conduct thorough analysis & testing of designs to ensure compliance with regulatory & safety standards.
Establish best practices in software management, documentation, & deployment processes.
Implement & oversee site work on wetland, road, & stream restoration projects using Tribal staff or hired contractors, as appropriate.
Lead design & code reviews, providing constructive feedback & fostering a culture of quality within the review team.
Participate in program outreach efforts.
Prepare contracts & cost estimates for the design, construction, operation, & maintenance of projects.
Prepare detailed engineering documentation, including specifications, reports, & presentations for stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance & mentorship to junior engineers and engineering technicians, fostering a culture of continuous learning & improvement.
Stay abreast of industry trends & advancements to drive innovation within the team.
Perform other duties as assigned by Tribal Council, Executive Committee, Chairman, or Administrator.
The Tribal Engineer shall possess a degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited college.
At least (1) year of professional engineering experience with a governmental or Tribal agency.
Licensed in California as a Professional Engineer (PE), or eligible for comity licensure by the California Board of Professional Engineers’.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficient in the use of a variety of computer software applications & equipment, including Civil 3D, ArcPro, and GIS survey equipment.
Familiarity with project cost estimation, plan, & specification design, contract administration, construction oversight & project inspection.
Experience in applying & enforcing zoning & Land use ordinances.
In addition to the above, the Tribal Engineer should be capable of the following:
Able to speak and write well. Position requires prepared written & oral reports, & project budget papers for Tribal Council, Department Heads, and Federal/State Agencies.
Experience with MS-Word Document and Excel. Spreadsheet Programs. Experience with Adobe PDF Editor Software is desired.
Understand blueprints, contracts, building codes, & survey techniques & terminologies.
Knowledge of infrastructure construction to include water/wastewater systems, electrical service systems & road/street construction.
Basic understanding of easements & Rights of Way as pertaining to planning of new development areas or upgrades to existing areas.
Knowledge of Federal/State/Private Grant and Loan requirements for eligibility, expenditures, and application towards planning & project execution.
Knowledge & ability in preparing & working within budgets.
Assist in supporting Tribal Holiday/Events
Other Requirements:
Submit to pre-employment Drug Testing
Comply with Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Background-Check Required
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Knowledge & understanding of indigenous people, communities, & political structures
Good work ethic (attendance, promptness, respect for chain of command)
Numbers & Facts
Location
Havasu Lake, CA
Salary
$75,000–$90,000 Per Year
Skills
Adobe Acrobatunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Blueprintsunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Building Codesunmatched
Cartographyunmatched
Code Reviewsunmatched
Computer Softwareunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Administrationunmatched
Construction Contractsunmatched
Construction Designunmatched
Contract Creationunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Contract Requirementsunmatched
Cost Estimatesunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Easementsunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Federal Governmentunmatched
Financial Projectionsunmatched
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)unmatched
Grant Writingunmatched
Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
Infrastructure Constructionunmatched
Land Useunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Private Fundingunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Project Designunmatched
Project Estimatesunmatched
Project Executionunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Real Estateunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Roadway Constructionunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Spreadsheetsunmatched
Systems Scalabilityunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Test Designunmatched
Zoningunmatched
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