Regional Engineer
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Location: Orlando, FL 32828
Description:
Regional Engineer
Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the world's leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, is seeking a self-motivated, experienced civil engineer to work through the South Atlantic Field Office in Hanahan, SC to serve Florida and potentially southern Georgia. The position will work remotely and will preferably be located in central Florida. The successful applicant will join a highly motivated conservation team of biologists and engineers who are responsible for the planning, design and construction of wetland restoration and enhancement projects throughout Florida and the Southeast.
Qualifications
Candidates must have at minimum, a B.S in Civil Engineering or an equivalent degree from an EAC/ABET accredited engineering program and must be a registered civil engineer. Applicant will need to obtain registration reciprocity in assigned states. Desirable qualifications include experience with Civil3D, hydrology, hydraulics, structures/pump station design, erosion control and construction inspection and management. Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated, goal oriented and able to work with and solve problems in close team-based relationships.
Responsibilities
Regional Engineers perform a full range of project planning, design, contracting, and construction management functions on wetland, riparian, and associated habitat restoration projects. Supervision of engineering staff and oversight on various programs are required as well as assisting with budget development, providing training and engineering guidance and ensuring quality control of engineering services and standards. Project delivery responsibilities include scoping and proposal development, engineering design, project bidding, field inspection, and occasional construction management. A close working relationship with local, state and federal personnel, private landowners, and other conservation partners will be an important aspect of the job. The position will include travel.
Specific duties include:
Prepare proposal scope of work and budgets in coordination with close biological staff. Interpret, select, adapt, and apply engineering, surveying, and construction management principles and practices across a range of engineering services within a diverse conservation program. Complete engineering designs and reports as required. Prepare project plans, technical specifications and cost estimates. Attend project meetings. Conduct field inspection and perform construction management oversight as needed. Ensure that consultants and contractors adhere to project plans, specifications and schedules. Act as contracting officer, ensure contract compliance and manage project budgets. Assist with occasional field work as required which could include strenuous outdoor activity in difficult environmental conditions. Must be able to operate ATV and outboard boat when necessary.
To apply: Please fill out the application materials online at www.ducks.org/jobs, attach cover letter and resume with references and submit. For further information, or to request application materials, please contact:
DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the world's leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, is seeking a self-motivated, experienced civil engineer to work through the South Atlantic Field Office in Hanahan, SC to serve Florida and potentially southern Georgia. The position will work remotely and will preferably be located in central Florida. The successful applicant will join a highly motivated conservation team of biologists and engineers who are responsible for the planning, design and construction of wetland restoration and enhancement projects throughout Florida and the Southeast.
Qualifications
Candidates must have at minimum, a B.S in Civil Engineering or an equivalent degree from an EAC/ABET accredited engineering program and must be a registered civil engineer. Applicant will need to obtain registration reciprocity in assigned states. Desirable qualifications include experience with Civil3D, hydrology, hydraulics, structures/pump station design, erosion control and construction inspection and management. Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated, goal oriented and able to work with and solve problems in close team-based relationships.
Responsibilities
Regional Engineers perform a full range of project planning, design, contracting, and construction management functions on wetland, riparian, and associated habitat restoration projects. Supervision of engineering staff and oversight on various programs are required as well as assisting with budget development, providing training and engineering guidance and ensuring quality control of engineering services and standards. Project delivery responsibilities include scoping and proposal development, engineering design, project bidding, field inspection, and occasional construction management. A close working relationship with local, state and federal personnel, private landowners, and other conservation partners will be an important aspect of the job. The position will include travel.
Specific duties include:
To apply: Please fill out the application materials online at www.ducks.org/jobs, attach cover letter and resume with references and submit. For further information, or to request application materials, please contact:
DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.