Engineering Intern- DEHE (Various Departments)

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.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.

• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances

• Discounted Pet Insurance

• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).

• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan:  After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.

• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.

• Eleven Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment

• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.

• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.

• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.

• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.

• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.

• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.

• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.

• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.

• Emergency Travel Assistance

• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility

• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:
Under general plans, designs and constructs water treatment and supply, wastewater treatment and collection, solid waste systems, climate adaptation infrastructure, and rural health clinics for Native villages throughout the state of Alaska.

Responsibilities:

Incumbent will assist project engineers 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 or construction management program. 

• 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. 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION 

N/A 

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION 

N/A 

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION 

A sophomore standing and higher as defined by the respective school is preferred. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION 

N/A 

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION 

N/A 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

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