Engineering Technician

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline.

Koniag Advisory Business Solutions, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an Engineering Technician I to support KABS and our government customer in Pawnee, OK.

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Koniag Advisory Business Solutions (KABS) is seeking an Engineering Technician I to support the Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction. The position supports the planning, coordination, inspection, and documentation of water, wastewater, and related sanitation construction projects serving Native American communities throughout the Oklahoma IHS service area. The primary base of operations is located in Pawnee, OK.

This role combines field work, construction coordination, surveying, drafting, recordkeeping, and frequent interaction with homeowners, tribes, utilities, construction contractors, and IHS engineering staff.

• Coordinate site visits and evaluate applicant properties to determine water, wastewater, and sanitation facility needs.
• Prepare drawings, site information, and bid/quote request materials for construction projects.
• Coordinate construction schedules among contractors, applicants, tribal representatives, utilities, and IHS personnel.
• Inspect construction activities, materials, and workmanship for compliance with IHS specifications and applicable Oklahoma environmental requirements.
• Monitor construction progress, identify issues, document findings, and communicate concerns to the IHS Project Engineer.
• Conduct site surveys, collect measurements, evaluate elevations and grades, and assist with construction stakeout and surveying activities.
• Prepare and update proposed and as-built drawings using computer-aided drafting software.
• Coordinate with Rural Water Districts, utilities, and tribal authorities regarding service connections, easements, project documents, and construction activities.
• Conduct homeowner training on the operation and maintenance of newly installed sanitation facilities.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, site photographs, project records, electronic homeowner files, and information in the IHS SERVICE REQUEST database.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly project information and progress updates as required.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the Engineering Technician I role.

• This is a field-oriented position with frequent travel throughout the Oklahoma service area.
• Work includes driving to project sites, walking over rough terrain, working around active construction areas, and inspecting water and wastewater facilities.
• You will be working in hot and cold environments depending upon the season and weather.
• The IHS provides local office space in Pawnee, Oklahoma, along with necessary government equipment and supplies. A government vehicle may be available after successful completion of required training.

• Experience supporting construction, civil engineering, environmental health, utilities, water/wastewater, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, drawings, and construction documentation.
• Familiarity with surveying equipment and basic construction measurements.
• Experience with CAD or similar drafting software.
• Strong organizational, recordkeeping, and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, homeowners, tribal representatives, utilities, and engineering personnel.
• Comfortable working independently in the field while maintaining regular communication with the IHS Project Engineer.

• Must be able to safely perform field work in remote, rural, and undeveloped locations, including situations where work may be performed independently and immediate assistance may not be readily available.
• Must be able to drive for extended periods and travel to construction sites, residences, utility locations, and other field locations throughout the assigned service area.
• Must be able to walk over uneven, muddy, rocky, steep, or otherwise difficult terrain and safely enter and move through active construction areas.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, and maneuver in restrictive or confined work areas as required to inspect…