Conservation Engineer 3: Field Inspections & Training

Ohio Department of Agriculture; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 84,032 - 119,954; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Ohio Department of Agriculture in Chillicothe, Ohio seeks a licensed Civil Engineer to lead conservation engineering projects, inspect field work, review plans, and collaborate with landowners and NRCS. The role supports the delivery of conservation practices that improve soil and water resources.

The position emphasizes technical reporting, stakeholder communication, and training through Ohio’s Technician Development Program to grow the next generation of conservation professionals.

Qualifications

• Certificate of registration as a professional engineer (PE) issued by State Licensing Board.
• 12 months of experience as Natural Resources Engineer 2, or 12 months equivalent related engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support conservation engineering projects helping protect soil and water resources.
• Conduct field inspections, review construction plans, assess project impacts, and collaborate directly with private landowners and producers.
• Partner with NRCS and FSA to deliver conservation practices that improve environmental outcomes.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, correspondence, and respond to landowner inquiries with confidence and clarity.
• Deliver hands on training through Ohio’s Technician Development Program—helping grow the next generation of conservation professionals.
• Assist staff and partner organizations with conservation practice design, construction oversight, pollution abatement procedures, and water pollution problem analysis.
• Coordinate pollution abatement projects with local Soil & Water Conservation Districts; investigate and help resolve rule based agricultural pollution complaints.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Ohio Department of Agriculture in Chillicothe, Ohio seeks a licensed Civil Engineer to lead conservation engineering projects, inspect field work, review plans, and collaborate with landowners and NRCS. The role supports the delivery of conservation practices that improve soil and water resources.

The position emphasizes technical reporting, stakeholder communication, and training through Ohio’s Technician Development Program to grow the next generation of conservation professionals.