Water Resources Private Lands Engineer (VA/Remote)

Ugajobsearch; Abingdon (VA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Private Lands Engineer (Water Resources) to support the WLFW program in Virginia. This high-level role leads engineering design, coordinates multi-agency efforts, and acts as a key resource for NRCS staff and landowners, bringing innovative natural infrastructure solutions to working lands.

The position emphasizes field surveys, modeling, and design execution using Civil 3D and hydraulic tools, with a competitive salary and full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of professional experience.
• Be an Engineering in Training (ENT) or licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Virginia.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic models using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS and SWMM.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of conservation engineering projects on private lands in coordination with NRCS field offices; oversee and conduct engineering analyses (hydrologic and hydraulic modeling); develop design plans and specifications; produce construction-ready documents using AutoDesk Civil 3D, HEC-RAS and related software.
• Lead the production of engineering designs and oversee construction in dynamic aquatic systems (streambank stabilization, erosion control, stream crossings, culvert replacement, dam removal).
• Oversee integration of designs into NRCS conservation planning; coordinate with planners, biologists, and landowners; ensure NRCS standards and approvals are met.
• Duties include field surveys, data collection, and site assessment to inform design development; travel regionally and occasional evenings/weekends as needed.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Rivermorph

Project permitting

Aquatic ecology

Leadership on large projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Engineering in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) in Virginia

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

Total Station

Job description

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Private Lands Engineer (Water Resources) to support the WLFW program in Virginia. This high-level role leads engineering design, coordinates multi-agency efforts, and acts as a key resource for NRCS staff and landowners, bringing innovative natural infrastructure solutions to working lands.

The position emphasizes field surveys, modeling, and design execution using Civil 3D and hydraulic tools, with a competitive salary and full-time benefits.