Private Lands Engineer, Water Resources (IRIS) KY

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Private Lands Engineer (Water Resources) to support the WLFW Aquatics Connectivity Framework in Kentucky. You will lead engineering projects and serve as a key contact for regional WLFW coordination within IRIS and ECAM.

You will collaborate with NRCS and other partners, coordinate workshops, and help advance nature-based solutions on working lands while contributing to a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of professional experience.
• Engineering in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience in environmental/civil engineering research and design is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, conceptualize and implement high-quality engineering research and/or design projects.
• Collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment and work with IRIS, NRCS and partners.
• Develop and deliver multi-agency NRCS workshops within Kentucky.
• Coordinate regionally with broader WLFW program goals and stakeholders.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Engineering in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Private Lands Engineer (Water Resources) to support the WLFW Aquatics Connectivity Framework in Kentucky. You will lead engineering projects and serve as a key contact for regional WLFW coordination within IRIS and ECAM.

You will collaborate with NRCS and other partners, coordinate workshops, and help advance nature-based solutions on working lands while contributing to a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.