Des Moines: Conservation Engineer for Watershed Solutions

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Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 69,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Health Insurance Premium for 60+/

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Federal Holidays

Vision and Dental Insurance (optional)

Job summary

NEW Solutions, through the ACES program, is seeking a Conservation Engineer in Des Moines to support NRCS staff and partners in watershed planning and infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes engineering design, site investigations, and coordination across stakeholders.

The position focuses on delivering technical assistance, ensuring compliance with NRCS processes, and building capacity in field offices to respond to high-demand needs and emergencies.

Qualifications

15+ years experience in inventory, evaluation, planning, design, analysis and construction of engineering projects.
This includes geologic investigations, design computations, technical specs, and oversight of NRCS programs.

Responsibilities

Duties include working with NRCS staff, Partners, and Watershed Sponsors on watershed issues, site investigations, design and construction.
Assist in hazard classification for dams; NRCS dam inspections; breach routings; and training staff on engineering duties.

Skills

Engineering experience

Hydraulics

Hydrology

Irrigation

Watershed planning

Storm water mgmt

NRCS design processes

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

BS/BA in engineering or physics related field

Tools

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

The position focuses on delivering technical assistance, ensuring compliance with NRCS processes, and building capacity in field offices to respond to high-demand needs and emergencies.

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