Private Lands Water Resources Engineer – WLFW (VA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

TRS or ORP

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Private Lands Engineer (Water Resources) to support the WLFW Aquatics Connectivity Framework in Virginia. Based in VA, you will lead design efforts, coordinate with NRCS, and provide technical guidance across interdisciplinary teams.

You will work within IRIS at UGA, applying environmental/civil engineering expertise to protect aquatic ecosystems while delivering high-impact projects with landowners and NRCS partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
• Engineering in Training (ENT) or licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Virginia preferred.
• Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for environmental projects.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Ability to coordinate with NRCS and landowners on conservation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead conservation engineering projects on private lands with NRCS field offices.
• Perform hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and develop designs using Civil 3D, HEC-RAS.
• Oversee field surveys, data collection, and site assessments.
• Provide construction oversight and ensure NRCS compliance.
• Coordinate with NRCS staff, landowners, and project partners.
• Lead program oversight and documentation.

Skills

Stream Restoration Certification

Hydrologic & hydraulic modeling

Rivermorph

Project permitting

Aquatic ecology knowledge

Leadership on multi-faceted projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Engineering in Training (ENT) or licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in VA

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

Rivermorph

Total Station

Job description

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Private Lands Engineer (Water Resources) to support the WLFW Aquatics Connectivity Framework in Virginia. Based in VA, you will lead design efforts, coordinate with NRCS, and provide technical guidance across interdisciplinary teams.

You will work within IRIS at UGA, applying environmental/civil engineering expertise to protect aquatic ecosystems while delivering high-impact projects with landowners and NRCS partners.