Civil Engineer / Agricultural Engineer

Summary This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), State Engineering. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Area Engineer for an assigned geographical area. The incumbent assists area-wide engineering staff and will be responsible for all NRCS engineering activity in the Area including training, quality assurance, and technical assistance. Responsibilities Perform and Direct calculations of earthwork, concrete, steel, conduits, and other materials, and prepares construction estimates and bills of materials. Assist planners by planning and designing complex projects such as, waste storage, drainage, irrigation, and stream crossings. Prepare or review field designs and preliminary and final drawings and specifications on agricultural engineering practices. Effectively and efficiently utilizes engineering design and CAD software in order to conduct evaluations, developing construction drawings and con...