Engineer – Great Plains Region (Kansas)
Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU), the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, is seeking a self-motivated, experienced civil engineer. This will be a remote position located in Central or Eastern Kansas reporting to the KS Regional Engineer and the DU Grand Island field office. 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 with primary responsibilities in Kansas. This role provides substantial job satisfaction for individuals passionate about wildlife conservation.
Qualifications:
- Education: B.S. in Civil or Agricultural Engineering or equivalent degree from an EAC/ABET accredited engineering program.
- Certification: Registered EIT or PE, with the willingness to obtain registration in assigned states.
- Preferred qualifications:
- Knowledge of hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, open channel flow, earthen dams, spillways, gates, structures, pipes, erosion control, riverbank stabilization, construction staking, construction observation, cost estimation, and project management.
- Experience with topographic surveys and construction staking using Trimble RTK GPS equipment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D is essential for creating surfaces from ground-based surveys and LiDAR data/maps, developing construction plans and exhibits, and generating earthwork quantities. Ability to create alignments, corridors, feature lines, profiles, and gradings is crucial.
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary. Candidates should exhibit self- motivation, goal orientation, and problem-solving abilities within a collaborative team environment. Candidate must be able to perform strenuous outdoor activities in challenging environmental conditions, often requiring the use of an ATV.
Responsibilities:
Ducks Unlimited Engineers handle a range of wetland, riparian, and associated habitat restoration projects, from start to finish. The project lifecycle encompasses scoping and proposal development, surveying, drafting, engineering design, project bidding, construction staking, and construction observation and management. Building and maintaining strong relationships with local, state, and federal personnel, private landowners, and other conservation partners is crucial for project success. The position requires occasional overnight travel and work outside normal business hours, although most travel consists of day trips. While weekend work is rare, commitment to project timelines and goals is essential.
Specific duties include:
- Collaborate with biological staff to prepare proposal scopes of work and budgets.
- Interpret, adapt, and apply principles of engineering, surveying, and construction management.
- Develop comprehensive engineering designs, reports, project plans, and technical specifications.
- Participate in project meetings and provide support for permit application development.
- Conduct field observations and oversee construction management as necessary.
- Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and schedules by consultants and contractors.
- Serve as a contracting officer, creating bidding documents and managing budgets to ensure contract compliance.
- Perform fieldwork, including strenuous outdoor activities in challenging environmental conditions, and independently working in remote areas. Using an ATV as required.
- Willingness to work outside normal business hours, travel overnight, and occasional travel for extended periods. Weekend work is a rare occurrence.
- Supervise technician staff and serve as a representative of DU with stakeholders.
Benefits/Pay: Pay will be based on experience and education with a variable compensation incentive program. DU offers an exceptional benefit package, including comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks paid vacation; paid sick leave, and ten paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.
Application Instructions: To apply, submit a cover letter, a resume, and three professional references.
Please apply at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7deee1c0-b159-4fdc-8bdb-3f1d87c47510&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=560446
For additional information, contact Craig Roy at 913-991-2223 or croy@ducks.org.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
DUCKS UNLIMITED IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V
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, gender identity, gender expression, 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 protected by federal, state or local law.
