Offer summary

Qualifications:

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Coastal Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited program., Registered professional engineer in Florida or another state, with ability to obtain reciprocity., Experience with Civil3D, hydrology, hydraulics, and construction management is desirable., Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential. .

Key responsibilities:

Perform project planning, design, contracting, and construction management for wetland restoration projects.

Supervise engineering staff and assist with budget development and quality control.

Develop project proposals, conduct field inspections, and manage project delivery.

Collaborate with local, state, and federal personnel, and private landowners on conservation efforts.

Job description

Regional Engineer

Florida (Remote)

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, is seeking a self-motivated, experienced civil engineer to work through it’s South Atlantic Field Office in Hanahan, SC to serve Florida and potentially Southern Georgia. The position will be based out of Okeechobee Florida with consideration given to other areas in south/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.

Qualifications

Candidates must have at minimum, a B.S in Civil Engineering or Coastal Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited engineering program and must be a registered as a professional engineer in the State of Florida or another Sate. 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 occasional travel.

Specific duties include:

Work with biological staff and directly with partners to prepare preliminary scoping plans and budgets to assist in pursuit of project funding.
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 meetings and conduct field inspections, perform construction management oversight.
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.

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. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category.

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