Civil/Agricultural Engineer

NEW Solutions • East Lansing, MI

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is offered through a partnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action. This position is a non-federal role funded through an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers and landowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground. This role contributes to NRCS's mission by enhancing capacity in field offices and ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff. This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practice implementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand or disaster-affected areas. It aligns with the Administration's priorities for farmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion. For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.

Requirements

• Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Civil or Agricultural engineering OR MA/MS Degree in Civil or Agricultural Engineering
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, ArcGIS
• Windows based design software, working knowledge of CADD and Civil 3D, Outlook, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist the State office with program support activities in the implementation of engineering practices.
• Provides training to NRCS staff and other sources of technical assistance to NRCS customers.
• Provides consultative assistance in the development of designs, plans, specifications and associated documents for engineering practices and projects.
• Reviews and provides comments on plans, specifications, and associated documents for contracting and construction.
• Develops and updates engineering standards, specifications, references, and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period
• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Federal Holidays
• optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior