Private Lands Engineer — WLFW Water Resources (NC)

University of Georgia

Athens (GA)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 92,000

Full time

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Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Private Lands Engineer (Water Resources) to support the WLFW Aquatics Connectivity Framework in North Carolina. The role centers on engineering leadership, project coordination with NRCS, and multi-agency workshops while advancing natural infrastructure projects.

Based in North Carolina, you will conduct fieldwork, lead design and permitting activities, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary IRIS team to deliver high-impact conservation solutions on working

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
  • Be an Engineering in Training (ENT) or licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Experience leading hydraulic/hydrologic modeling efforts and field data collection.

Responsibilities

  • Lead conservation engineering designs on private lands coordinating with NRCS field offices.
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to inform design development.
  • Produce construction-ready documents using Civil 3D and related software.
  • Coordinate with NRCS staff and landowners to ensure project delivery.
  • Oversee field surveys, data collection, and site assessments and provide technical oversight during construction.

Skills

Stream restoration certification
Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS
Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling (HEC-HMS
Rivermorph software
Project permitting
Aquatic ecology knowledge
Leadership on large projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Engineering in Training (EIT) or PE licensure

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D
HEC-RAS
Rivermorph
Total Station surveys

Job description

The University of Georgia seeks a Private Lands Engineer (Water Resources) to support the WLFW Aquatics Connectivity Framework in North Carolina. The role centers on engineering leadership, project coordination with NRCS, and multi-agency workshops while advancing natural infrastructure projects.

Based in North Carolina, you will conduct fieldwork, lead design and permitting activities, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary IRIS team to deliver high-impact conservation solutions on working

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