Civil Engineer - Huxley, IA

Ducks Unlimited; Huxley (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group medical insurance

401(k) with partial employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Three weeks paid vacation

Paid sick leave and holidays

Job summary

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., based in Huxley, Iowa, is looking for a self-motivated Civil Engineer to join their team in wetland restoration efforts. The successful applicant will manage engineering designs, project planning, and field inspections. Candidates should have at least a B.S. in Civil Engineering and preferably 2-3 years of relevant experience.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance, paid vacation, and retirement plans. Join our dedicated team and help make a difference in conservation!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in civil engineering design.
• Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineering license preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project proposals, scope of work, and budgets.
• Conduct topographic surveys and field inspections.
• Ensure adherence to project plans and specifications.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Communication skills

Surveying

Hydrology

Erosion control

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Tools

Civil3D

Job description

Civil Engineer

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, is seeking a self‑motivated Civil Engineer to be located in the Iowa Field Office in Huxley, Iowa. The successful applicant will join a highly motivated conservation team of biologists and engineers responsible for the planning, design and construction of wetland restoration and enhancement projects. Primary responsibilities will be in Iowa.

Responsibilities

DU Engineers perform a full range of project planning, design, contracting, and construction management functions on wetland, riparian, and associated habitat restoration projects. Project delivery responsibilities include scoping and proposal development, survey, engineering design, project bidding, field inspection, and occasional construction management. A close working relationship with local, state, and federal personnel, private landowners, and other conservation partners will be an important aspect of the job. The position will include occasional travel.

Specific Duties Include

• Prepare proposals, scope of work, and budgets in close coordination with biological staff.
• Interpret, select, adapt, and apply engineering, surveying, and construction management principles and practices across a range of engineering services within a diverse conservation program.
• Complete engineering designs and reports as required.
• Prepare project plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates; attend project meetings.
• Perform topographic surveys.
• Conduct field inspection and perform construction management oversight as needed.
• Ensure that consultants and contractors adhere to project plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Assist with occasional field work as required, which could include strenuous outdoor activity in difficult environmental conditions; must be able to or willing to learn to operate ATV and outboard boat when necessary.

Experience and Education

Must have at minimum a B.S. in Civil Engineering or an equivalent degree from an EAC/ABET accredited engineering program, be a registered Engineer in Training (EIT), and have a preferred minimum of 2-3 years of experience in civil engineering design. Candidates with a Professional Engineering license are also strongly encouraged to apply, and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Communication Skills

Demonstrated oral, written, and good communication skills are essential.

Technological Proficiency

Desirable qualifications include experience with surveying, Civil3D, hydrology, hydraulics, civil design including structures and pump stations, erosion control, construction inspection, and project management.

Interpersonal Skills

Must be self‑motivated, goal‑oriented and able to work with and solve problems in close team‑based relationships.

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 (spouse and dependent coverage), three weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave and ten paid holidays, 401(k) plan with partial employer match, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information, except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities 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.