Senior Conservation Engineer — Soil & Water Focus

State of Ohio; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is hiring an engineering specialist to support Soil and Water Conservation Districts across 20 counties from Findlay, OH. You will provide technical guidance, review plans, and help ensure projects meet state and federal engineering standards.

Join a team protecting Ohio’s resources and learn to train SWCD staff on best practices while advancing water quality and pollution-control initiatives.

Qualifications

• Professional engineer registration is required.
• 12 months of experience as Natural Resources Engineer 2 or 12 months equivalent engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineering specialist supporting Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) across a 20-county area.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering support to SWCD staff on conservation projects and practices.
• Review engineering plans, designs, and specifications for accuracy, compliance, and sound engineering practices.
• Ensure projects comply with the Field Office Technical Guide and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Assign technical job approval levels to SWCD staff based on demonstrated engineering skills and proficiency.
• Develop and deliver engineering and technical training for SWCD staff.
• Provide training on agricultural and urban best management practices, including water pollution control, manure management, and stream restoration.
• Oversee the design and construction of specialized conservation practices and recommend modifications when needed.
• Develop and update engineering standards, specifications, and technical documentation for new conservation technologies and best management practices.
• Investigate agricultural pollution concerns and recommend appropriate engineering solutions.
• Review plans for agricultural pollution control facilities requiring state permits.
• Conduct field investigations and provide on-site engineering assistance for conservation and water-quality projects.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Establishing Relationships

Organizing and Planning

Results Oriented

Education

Professional Engineer registration

Tools

Agriculture

Engineering

Natural Resources

Civil Engineering

Job description

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is hiring an engineering specialist to support Soil and Water Conservation Districts across 20 counties from Findlay, OH. You will provide technical guidance, review plans, and help ensure projects meet state and federal engineering standards.

Join a team protecting Ohio’s resources and learn to train SWCD staff on best practices while advancing water quality and pollution-control initiatives.