Private Lands Engineer - IRIS (N. Carolina)

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• resume/cv
• cover letter
• 3 professional references with contact information

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

• Stream Restoration Certification, equivalent to Wildland Hydrology Level III or higher
• Experience with leading the development and applications of hydrologic and hydraulic computer models using HEC - RAS , HEC - HMS , SWMM
• Experience with Rivermorph software
• Experience with taking lead/ownership of project permitting
• Proficient knowledge of aquatic ecology and the ability to effectively integrate engineering principles with comprehensive understanding of aquatic resources as a whole
• Skilled in leadership roles on large multi-faceted projects.

• Standard for an office environment.
• Will drive to project sites regionally.
• Frequent travel within the region
• Outdoor work in variable terrain and weather conditions
• This position requires frequent field work involving moderate hiking in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Successful candidates should expect to work occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate the schedules of private landowners as necessary and appropriate.

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• Lead the design of conservation engineering projects on private lands in coordination with NRCS field offices.

include overseeing and conducting engineering analyses (hydrologic and hydraulic modeling), developing design plans and specifications, and producing construction-ready documents using AutoDesk Civil 3D, HEC - RAS , and other applicable software.

Projects may include streambank stabilization, erosion control, livestock and vehicular stream crossings, culvert replacement for aquatic organism passage, and dam removal.

• Will lead the production of engineering designs and successfully construct projects in dynamic aquatic systems (e.g., streambank stabilization, erosion control, livestock and vehicular stream crossing, culvert replacement, dam removal).
• This position will oversee and lead integrating engineering designs into NRCS conservation planning processes; coordinating with planners, biologists, and landowners to evaluate alternatives; and ensuring compliance with NRCS standards, specifications, and job approval authority requirements.

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• Lead and conduct fieldwork, overseeing and providing high-level coordination of project design, implementation, and evaluation. This includes taking lead on performing topographic and channel surveys using Total Station or similar equipment; collecting site data (e.g., channel geometry, flow characteristics, substrate conditions); and documenting existing conditions to inform design development.
• Leadership and oversight on field responsibilities which requires frequent travel, outdoor work in variable terrain and weather conditions, and direct interaction with landowners and NRCS staff.

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• Oversee and lead project implementation by providing technical oversight during construction, including layout and staking, troubleshooting field conditions, and verifying that practices are installed according to design intent and NRCS requirements. Will lead this charge and serve as the subject matter expert in that region.
• Will serve as lead with project stakeholders, contractors and NRCS staff to ensure successful project delivery. Will oversee and ensure successful completion of construction and implementation deliverables, serving as the Regional lead.

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• Oversee technical expertise and coordination support to NRCS staff, interdisciplinary team members, and project partners. This includes contributing engineering expertise to conservation planning discussions, leading practice selection and feasibility evaluations, and ensuring communication and coordination with landowners.
• Collaborate and own shared processes with NRCS personnel and essential partners to ensure alignment with program priorities, ensuring compliance with project tracking and documentation, and overseeing overall program delivery across priority watersheds.

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