Civil/Agricultural Engineer

NEW Solutions

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Conservation and Agricultural engineering to implement conservation practices on private lands. Experience with engineering design software (including Civil3D, AutoCAD, and spreadsheet programs), survey grade engineering equipment, and using design standards and specifications. Microsoft Office and proficiency in Adobe Acrobat. Use of office automation equipment including scanner, and printer. Knowledge of computer internet security/cyber security. Ability to understand maps, coordinate system and projections and basic GIS data, field application of engineering skills, basic proficiency in written and verbal communications. OR MA/MS Degree in Civil or Agricultural Engineering
• Must have an active Professional Engineer License.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position. This may require the operation of a motor vehicle on both public and private roads during daylight hours and occasionally after dark.
• May require the operation of an ATV/UTV on both public and private roads during daylight hours and occasionally after dark.
• Skill in operating personal computer software, as well as simple programming (including word processing, spreadsheets, email, file transfers, internet, time keeping, and databases), in order to research, tabulate, and analyze data, prepare correspondence, finalize documents, and foster work improvement.
• Possess practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of conservation as they relate to agricultural operations and of NRCS conservation standards and specifications to certify practices installed correctly.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Failure to pass the background investigation will result in termination of employment.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Outlook, MS Teams, MS Sharepoint, etc.
• Working knowledge of AutoCADD Civil 3D

Duties

Work location options are:

• Grand Rapids, MI

• Allegan, MI

• Grand Haven, MI

• St. Johns, MI

• Assist the Area and Field Offices with program support activities in the implementation of engineering practices.

• In consultation with the supervisor, develops designs and construction plans for traditional and complex projects that utilize engineering practices such as waterways, grade stabilization structures, streambank protection, wetland restorations, animal waste control systems, agrichemical handling facilities, livestock watering systems, and others using tools such as GPS survey grade units and Civil 3D throughout the Area. 40%

• Provide on-site consultation to field staff and contractors along with construction inspection services during construction of engineering practices throughout the Area. 25%

• Provide training on engineering design tools to entry level staff throughout the Area. 20%

• Complete field visits and checkouts related to Farm Bill funded conservation practices. Have knowledge of NRCS conservation standards and specifications in order to certify practices installed correctly throughout the Area. 15%

Other:

• OJT, NRCS offered technical trainings

• Travel Requirements: occasional travel to satisfy the duties of the position.

• Overnight travel: Optional occasionally depending on locations of site visits, inspections, and trainings.

• Health and Safety Considerations: Performs duties in a supportive manner of a safe and healthy work environment. Exercises caution and maintain all safety requirements when exposed to dangerous objects, chemicals, and extreme temperatures. The work requires regular and recurring exposure to operating agricultural equipment requiring safety precautions; protective gear and clothing are necessary at such times. There may be exposure to inclement weather, poisonous insects and animals, and irritating plants. The conservation work requires regular and recurring physical exertion, prolonged walking on rough terrain, crossing ditches and furrows, and/or climbing steep banks. Carry equipment and tools while conducting field work, routinely lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.

• Required Safety Gear: Agency will provide the following items if needed: safety vest, hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs. NRCS will provide a cell phone for emergency calls that may arise in the field. Enrollee will provide the following items: Attire appropriate to field and weather conditions for working outside in Michigan year-round, appropriate footwear for field and weather conditions for spending long hours outside in Michigan year-round.

• Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.