Supervisory Interdisciplinary Civil/Agricultural Engineer (State Conservation Engineer)

Natural Resources Conservation Service; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Resources Conservation Service in Oregon seeks a senior engineer to provide leadership in NRCS engineering programs across the state, overseeing standards, specifications, planning, design and construction. The position requires a current state Professional Engineer license and experience in civil or agricultural engineering within NRCS or similar agencies; reports to the State Conservationist.

This role emphasizes program guidance, technical reviews, and staff training to ensure

Qualifications

• Current state professional engineering license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides staff leadership in NRCS civil and agricultural engineering programs in Oregon, including standards, specifications, engineering planning, design and construction.

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

This listing is a summary.

Open: July 31, 2026 — Closes: August 10, 2026

Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), State Office and reports to the State Conservationist. Provides staff leadership in engineering programs of NRCS in Oregon, including formulation of standards, specifications, engineering planning, design and construction; analyzes engineering work and training to recommend training. Current state professional engineering license required.

Major Duties

Provides staff leadership in all phases of the civil and/or agriculture engineering programs of NRCS in the assigned state, including formulation of standards, specifications, engineering planning, design and construction.