Senior Conservation Engineer

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s NRCS Rhode Island State Office seeks a senior engineering leader to supervise civil and agricultural engineering programs.

You will formulate standards, specifications, and engineering planning for floodwater protection, soil erosion, water quality, and conservation initiatives, and guide design and construction efforts. Responsibilities include analyzing engineering work, assessing training needs, and advising on policy and procedures to adapt practices to

Qualifications

• Current professional engineering license in the state of practice is required.
• Eligibility and background checks apply, including transparency about education and credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide staff leadership in civil/agriculture engineering programs in RI NRCS.
• Formulate standards, specifications, planning, design and construction guidance.
• Analyze engineering work and training needs; advise on training and placement of personnel.
• Develop state technical policies for floodwater protection, soil erosion, water quality, and water conservation.

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s NRCS Rhode Island State Office seeks a senior engineering leader to supervise civil and agricultural engineering programs.

You will formulate standards, specifications, and engineering planning for floodwater protection, soil erosion, water quality, and conservation initiatives, and guide design and construction efforts. Responsibilities include analyzing engineering work, assessing training needs, and advising on policy and procedures to adapt practices to