Engineering Intern- DEHE Alaska Rural Utility

Location

US:AK:Anchorage

Description

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction. 

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state. 

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

Summary:

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

·         Knowledge of math (including calculus), natural sciences (including chemistry, physics, etc.), and applied sciences (mechanics, dynamics, etc.).

·         Knowledge of drafting techniques (knowledge of computer aided drafting is desired).

·         Knowledge of Microsoft word processing and spreadsheet computer software or equal applications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

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.

Civil and environmental engineering students are desired but other disciplines will be considered.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

·         Periodic travel to rural communities is required via jet and single engine aircraft.

·         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.