New Mexico Project Manager or Engineer I

Trout Unlimited; New Mexico; Remote; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Trout Unlimited seeks a New Mexico Project Manager or Engineer I to enhance water quality and manage habitat restoration projects. This full-time, remote position requires collaboration with stakeholders and offers a salary range of $65,000 to $70,000. Candidates will engage in both fieldwork and office tasks, supporting trout conservation efforts across New Mexico and Arizona.

Benefits

Family-friendly environment

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Travel reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of relevant experience.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40hr certification is a plus.
• EIT registration in NM or other states preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage AML reclamation and construction projects.
• Coordinate water, soil, and macroinvertebrate monitoring.
• Engage landowners and agencies across ownership boundaries.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Fisheries

Water Quality

Geomorphology

Education

Degree in science or engineering related to water resources

Tools

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Engineering Software

Job description

All Jobs > New Mexico Project Manager or Engineer I

New Mexico Project Manager or Engineer I
Fully Remote • NM • Southwest Conservation Program

Full-time

Description

ABOUT TROUT UNLIMITED

Trout Unlimited (TU) is dedicated to caring for and recovering rivers and streams. With 300,000 members and over 400 chapters nationwide, TU's team includes volunteers, staff, lawyers, policy experts, and scientists working from more than 25 offices across the country.

POSITION SUMMARY

Join TU to enhance water quality, habitat, and native fisheries in New Mexico and Arizona affected by land use, climate change, and historic mining. The role involves managing habitat and stream restoration projects and developing abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation initiatives. Candidates will gain technical experience and lead projects from conceptual design to funding, implementation, and reporting. The position involves both fieldwork and office tasks across New Mexico and Arizona, supporting species like Rio Grande cutthroat, Gila trout, and Apache trout.

The role splits 60% supporting existing projects and 40% expanding the AML program. Candidates should have experience in fisheries, water resources, and contaminated site management. Collaboration with stakeholders such as USFS, BLM, FWS, and industry is essential. Internally, the role works with TU staff across departments to advance conservation efforts.

Funding is secured for two years, with opportunities to obtain additional funding. The preferred location is the greater Albuquerque area, with travel across New Mexico and Arizona, including occasional conferences. Up to 60% travel may be required during the field season (May to December).

Since 2004, TU's AML Reclamation Program has addressed issues in headwater streams, supported by industry partnerships and recent legislation. The position aims to foster these relationships and develop new projects in the Southwest.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage AML reclamation and construction projects, overseeing design and construction.
2. Develop RFPs, evaluate proposals, and solicit bids.
3. Coordinate water, soil, and macroinvertebrate monitoring; interpret results for decision-making.
4. Manage engineering consultants to produce designs meeting project needs.
5. Create desktop conceptual designs.
6. Fundraise by identifying sources, drafting proposals, and building relationships.
7. Write watershed plans, reports, and concept papers.
8. Participate in outreach, travel, and stakeholder engagement.
9. Engage landowners and agencies across ownership boundaries.
10. Support other TU restoration projects.
11. Handle administrative tasks such as contracting, reporting, invoicing, and budgeting.

Requirements

• 1-4 years of relevant experience.
• Degree in science or engineering related to water resources, civil, environmental, geotechnical, geological, or mining fields.
• Experience with construction oversight and project management preferred.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40hr certification and refresher are a plus.
• For engineers: current EIT registration in NM or other states; taking the fundamentals of engineering exam is advantageous.
• Experience with fisheries, water quality, or geomorphology is a plus.
• Knowledge of CERCLA and NEPA.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Proficiency with modeling, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and engineering software.
• Willingness to travel; valid driver’s license and vehicle required.
• Ability to lift >50 pounds and hike in backcountry.
• Passion for trout conservation and watershed health.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

TU offers a family-friendly, diverse, and inclusive environment. The position is full-time with benefits, including reimbursement for travel. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $70,000, with potential for growth based on experience and qualifications. The review of applications begins mid-June 2025, and the position remains open until filled.