Regional Engineer

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.•Richmond, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, is seeking a self-motivated, experienced regional engineer to work in the Southern Regional Office in Richmond, TX. 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 within the Southwest Unit (Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico).

Requirements

B.S in Civil Engineering or an equivalent degree from an EAC/ABET accredited engineering program.
Must be a registered civil engineer.
Obtain registration reciprocity in assigned states.
Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Self-motivated, goal-oriented.
Able to work with and solve problems in close team-based relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Civil3D.
Experience with hydrology.
Experience with hydraulics.
Experience with coastal engineering.
Experience with structures/pump station design.
Experience with erosion control.
Experience with construction inspection and management.

Responsibilities

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.
Provide training and engineering guidance.
Ensure quality control of engineering services and standards.
Scoping and proposal development.
Engineering design.
Project bidding.
Field inspection.
Construction management.
Maintain a close working relationship with local, state and federal personnel, private landowners, and other conservation partners.
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 a contracting officer, ensure contract compliance and manage project budgets.
Assist with occasional field work as required, which could include strenuous outdoor activity in difficult environmental conditions.
Operate ATV and outboard boat when necessary.