Conservation Engineer: Protecting Soil & Water Resources

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Leaves: maternity/paternity/sick

Education opportunities

Public retirement plans

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Agriculture seeks a Conservation Engineer in Chillicothe, OH, to protect soil and water resources. You will perform field inspections, review construction plans, evaluate project impacts, and coordinate with landowners and producers.

You will partner with NRCS and FSA, deliver Ohio’s Technician Development Program training, assist with design and oversight of conservation practices, and help resolve pollution‑abatement cases.

Qualifications

• Certificate of registration as a professional engineer issued by a state licensing board.
• Minimum twelve months of experience as a natural resources engineer (designation 85742) or equivalent related engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support conservation engineering projects to 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

Job description

The Ohio Department of Agriculture seeks a Conservation Engineer in Chillicothe, OH, to protect soil and water resources. You will perform field inspections, review construction plans, evaluate project impacts, and coordinate with landowners and producers.

You will partner with NRCS and FSA, deliver Ohio’s Technician Development Program training, assist with design and oversight of conservation practices, and help resolve pollution‑abatement cases.