Civil Engineer / Agricultural Engineer

Natural Resources Conservation Service; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a professional to assist with engineering practices focused on soil and water conservation. This role involves coordinating and supervising planning and construction efforts for various conservation projects, including irrigation and flood control systems.

The candidate will be a vital part of conservation efforts, ensuring effective design and maintenance of practices that protect natural resources. An opportunity to grow within a supportive team awaits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises the planning, design and construction of engineering practices.
• Provides basic technical guidance and overall planning for conservation practices.

Job description

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Open: June 22, 2026 — Closes: June 29, 2026

Summary

This position is located in a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in the State of New Mexico, West Region in Albuquerque, New Mexico State Office. The position assists the area/zone or similar engineer and is responsible for providing basic technical guidance and overall planning, design, installation, and maintenance of the engineering phases of soil and water conservation practices. This position is supervised by a District Conservationist or Engineer.

Major Duties

Coordinates and supervises the planning, design and construction of engineering practices such as water management, irrigation, livestock watering systems, animal waste management, erosion control, flood control, and wetland creation or restoration.