[Hiring] Regional Engineer @Ducks Unlimited, Inc.

Role Description

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, is seeking a self-motivated, experienced civil engineer to work through its South Atlantic Field Office in Hanahan, SC to serve North Carolina. The position will work remotely but must be located in Eastern North Carolina, preferably near Washington, NC to be near a future potential office location in the area. The successful applicant will join a highly motivated conservation team of biologists and engineers who are responsible for the planning, design, and construction of wetland restoration and enhancement projects.

As a remote employee, you may be required to come in at any time, with reasonable notice, into a DU office (or other designated location) for meetings and other business needs.

Qualifications

• B.S in Civil Engineering or an equivalent degree from an EAC/ABET accredited engineering program
• Registered civil engineer
• Experience with Civil3D, hydrology, hydraulics, structures/pump station design, erosion control, and construction inspection and management (desirable)
• Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Able to work with and solve problems in close team-based relationships

Requirements

• Perform a full range of project planning, design, contracting, and construction management functions on wetland, riparian, and associated habitat restoration projects
• Supervise engineering staff and provide oversight on various programs
• Assist with budget development and ensure quality control of engineering services and standards
• Project delivery responsibilities include scoping and proposal development, engineering design, project bidding, field inspection, and occasional construction management
• Maintain close working relationships with local, state, and federal personnel, private landowners, and other conservation partners
• Occasional travel may be required

Specific Duties

• Prepare proposal scope of work and budgets in coordination with close biological staff
• Interpret, select, adapt, and apply engineering, surveying, and construction management principles and practices across a range of engineering services within a diverse conservation program
• Complete engineering designs and reports as required
• Prepare project plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates
• Attend project meetings
• Conduct field inspection and perform construction management oversight as needed
• Ensure that consultants and contractors adhere to project plans, specifications, and schedules
• Act as contracting officer, ensure contract compliance, and manage project budgets
• Assist with fieldwork as required, which could include strenuous outdoor activity in difficult environmental conditions
• Must be able to operate ATV, outboard motor, and boat when necessary

Benefits

• Salary based on experience and education
• Comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Paid sick leave and ten paid holidays
• 401(k) plan (including partial employer match)
• Tuition reimbursement

To Apply

Please fill out all application materials and attach cover letter and resume with references and submit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information, except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.