Impact-Driven Field-Based Conservation Civil Engineer

National Experienced Workforce Solutions; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premium

Vacation & Sick Leave

Federal Holidays

Vision & Dental insurance (optional)

Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) seeks an experienced engineering professional to support NRCS's ACES program in Amherst, MA. The role provides technical and professional assistance on soil and water conservation projects.

You will review designs, prepare guidance, and mentor field staff, with a 16-hour weekly schedule and a wage of $60 per hour. This is a non-federal, temporary enrollment through NEW Solutions, not a direct NRCS hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in soil and water conservation; planning, design, and construction.
• Or MA/MS Degree in relevant engineering, hydrology, hydraulics or geology.
• Proficiency with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel; Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering technical assistance for NRCS projects.
• Review and advise on planning/design, schedules, and construction.
• Develop and update technical resources and policies under State Conservation Engineer.
• Participate in meetings with consultants to discuss workflow and progress.
• Mentor staff on engineering procedures.

Skills

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Experience in soil and water conservation planning/design/construction

MA/MS Degree in Agricultural, Civil, Environmental or related engineering field; Hydrology, Hydraulics, or Geology

Tools

NRCS programs knowledge

Job description

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) seeks an experienced engineering professional to support NRCS's ACES program in Amherst, MA. The role provides technical and professional assistance on soil and water conservation projects.

You will review designs, prepare guidance, and mentor field staff, with a 16-hour weekly schedule and a wage of $60 per hour. This is a non-federal, temporary enrollment through NEW Solutions, not a direct NRCS hire.