Civil Engineer

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.•Salt Lake City, UT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU), the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join a team of highly motivated conservation Biologists and Engineers responsible for the planning, design, and construction of diverse wetland and wildland restoration projects in the Great Salt Lake area. The Engineer will be a Manager-scheduled hybrid environment located in Northern Utah, with frequent time spent in the Salt Lake City area. The Engineer will be part of the larger Ducks Unlimited Western Region team of conservation professionals headquartered in Rancho Cordova, CA, that covers nine states (Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Utah, California, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and Hawaii).

Requirements

B.S. in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
Licensed professional Civil Engineer in the state of Utah, or ability to obtain Utah licensure within nine (9) months of hire through comity
Approximately ten (10) years of progressive engineering experience
Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Initiative-taking, goal-oriented
Able to work with and solve problems in close team-based relationships
Able to perform fieldwork that may include strenuous outdoor activity in difficult environmental conditions

Nice To Haves

Experience with irrigation conveyance and infrastructure design
Hydraulic structure and levee/canal design
GPS surveying
Civil 3D
Hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling
Construction inspection and management
Soil science

Responsibilities

Regional Engineers perform a full range of project planning, design, contracting, and construction management functions on wetland, riparian, and associated habitat restoration projects.
This position functions as a lead engineer, responsible for independently managing projects from initial scoping through construction and closeout.
A close working relationship with DU Biologists and Engineers located in Salt Lake City, other DU staff, local, state, and federal agency personnel, private landowners, and other conservation partners is an important aspect of the job.
The position will primarily include travel throughout northern Utah and may at times include limited travel to Idaho, Washington, Nevada, and Oregon.
Prepare project scope of work and budgets for funding proposals.
Develop topographic surveys, including the collection of field survey data for design.
Prepare project designs including plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
Prepare bid documents, conduct pre-bid site meetings, and final contractor selection.
Conduct field inspections and perform construction management oversight.
Provide QA/QC reviews of other staff designs.
Ensure that consultants and contractors adhere to project plans, specifications, and schedules.
Conduct water measurement and monitoring activities.
Function as a contracting officer to ensure contract compliance and budget management.
Mentor junior staff.