Engineering Intern- DEHE

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

14 days ago

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Qualifications

Knowledge of math (including calculus), natural sciences (including chemistry, physics, etc.), and applied sciences (mechanics, dynamics, etc.)
Knowledge of Microsoft word processing and spreadsheet computer software or equal applications
Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited engineering program and must have junior, senior, or graduate standing as defined by the respective school
Must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for undergraduates
Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for graduates
Periodic travel to rural communities is required via jet and single engine aircraft

Responsibilities

Under general plans, designs and constructs water treatment and supply, wastewater treatment and collection, solid waste systems, and rural health clinics for Native villages throughout the state of Alaska
Incumbent will assist project engineer in all aspects related to development and completion of engineering projects and provision of sanitation or health care facilities
Incumbent will be under the general supervision of a project engineer yet will be responsible for completion of assignments both independently and in coordination with project team members
Independent judgment and initiative will be applied in carrying out duties
Conducts research on historical designs, costs, and construction projects and reports findings
Prepares preliminary engineering designs utilizing both standard drafting techniques and computer aided design software
Conducts engineering analyses of structural, hydraulic, and mechanical systems utilizing fundamental engineering concepts and engineering software as provided
Orders, materials, equipment, tools, etc. required for proposed construction
Acts as inspector on projects or contract work on construction projects at the direction of the project engineer to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and technical requirements
Prepares or assists in the preparation of O&M plans for implementation by communities at the end of project completion
Serves as the project engineer’s representative and works with other engineering staff toward completion of assigned tasks
Assists in conducting land surveys, including laying out and staking of proposed facilities
Assists in maintaining design, construction, and financial records for ongoing and completed projects
Visits Native communities as the representative of the ANTHC project engineer to carry out project duties
Performs other duties as assigned
Travel on all-terrain-vehicle or small boat may also be necessary to carry out assigned tasks
Incumbent may work within close proximity to sewage disposal facilities and may be exposed to risk factors associated with raw sewage
Visits to project sites may require working in close proximity to heavy construction equipment
Safety precautions such as hepatitis immunization and ANTHC, DEHE project safety guidelines are available to minimize risk associated with job site conditions