Agricultural Engineer II

EOC Group•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Eocene Environmental Group has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. The Agricultural Engineer provides technical support and engineering planning, design, and installation to the conservation, watershed, livestock facility, and wetland workload. The position shall provide leadership and direction, potentially direct and indirect, within the engineering team.

Requirements

Knowledge of engineering instruments, equipment, and systems
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
Ability to complete design work relating to engineering practices and measures
Knowledge of construction operations, techniques, and procedures
Knowledge of local, state, and federal statues, regulations, and design standards pertaining to conservation practice systems and livestock waste
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and AutoCAD Civil 3D
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Organizational skills and tendencies
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change and to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environmental
Ability to travel for meetings with clients and site visits
Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
3+ years of industry related experience

Nice To Haves

Current Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

Maintains a working knowledge adequate to carry out work assignments for all conservation, watershed, livestock facility, and wetland engineering projects
Performs, trains, and provides guidance for site investigations, topographic survey, AutoCAD Civil 3D work, and data collection
Prepares, provides training, provides guidance, and reviews engineering designs which includes design report, plan sheets, specifications, calculations, and other supporting documentation
Performs, trains, and guides on quality assurance to ensure constructed projects meet or exceed designed expectations. Recommends changes as needed for a successful project
Works directly and in cooperation with private landowners, private / governmental groups, and permitting agencies. Communicate project goals and expectations to all project stakeholders
Works within a team concept to develop and implement ways to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the products and/or services provided to clients
Performs duties in a manner supportive of a safe and healthy work environment, and exercises safety precautions when exposed to dangerous objects, chemicals, extreme temperatures, etc.
Attend conferences/events and present at events as a technical expert representing the Company
Assist in engineering planning, design, and construction of conservation practices
Adhere to safety protocols and company culture of safety and employee ownership; comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned or related