Senior Engineering Technician
About The Position
Ducks Unlimited is seeking a full-time Senior Engineering Technician based at its North Atlantic Field Office in Syracuse, New York. The preferred candidate will report to the office each week; remote candidates in Pennsylvania and New York may also be considered. Remote employees may be asked, with reasonable notice, to attend meetings or other business needs at a DU office or designated location. The successful applicant will join a conservation team of biologists and engineers responsible for planning, designing, and constructing wetland restoration and enhancement projects. Engineering Technicians perform surveying, drafting, and construction management functions for wetland, riparian, and associated habitat restoration projects. Initial work will include properties enrolled in NRCS programs, USFWS properties, and state fish and game agency properties. Projects will primarily be in Pennsylvania and New York, with occasional work in the greater Mid-Atlantic and New England region. The position involves strenuous outdoor fieldwork in difficult environmental conditions, overnight travel, and work that may extend beyond normal business hours. Weekend work is not common. The technician must be willing to learn to operate and haul an ATV and outboard boat when necessary. Salary is based on experience and education.
Requirements
- A two-year technical degree in a related field is preferred.
- At least five years of relevant experience in the construction industry is preferred.
- Strong oral, written, and general communication skills.
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with the ability to work in close team-based relationships and solve problems.
- Willingness to perform strenuous outdoor fieldwork in difficult environmental conditions.
- Willingness to learn to operate and haul an ATV and outboard boat when necessary.
- Ability to travel overnight and work beyond normal business hours when needed.
- References must be available upon request.
Nice To Haves
- Wetland experience is desirable.
- Drafting experience, preferably with Civil 3D.
- Land surveying experience.
- Construction inspection experience.
- Knowledge and experience with USDA Farm Bill programs.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with design engineers, engineering technicians, and biologists on project-related tasks.
- Communicate restoration project status to stakeholders.
- Perform topographic surveys using total station and GPS survey equipment.
- Provide AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting support, including preparation of topographic survey drawings, land development plans, detailed design drawings, cross-sections, alignments, corridors, feature lines, profiles, earthwork and grading, quantity calculations, permit application details, construction and staking plans, and as-built or record drawings.
- Oversee construction contractor procurement, including developing bid documents, conducting contractor outreach and coordination, holding pre-bid meetings, and assisting with contractor selection.
- Conduct field inspections and provide construction management oversight as needed.
- Verify construction material quality and quantities; oversee earthwork and check grades; ensure adequate compaction; and observe water control structure and sheet pile installation and small concrete pours.
- Ensure consultants and contractors adhere to project plans, specifications, and schedules.
- Represent Ducks Unlimited professionally with local, state, and federal personnel, private landowners, and mitigation and conservation partners.
Benefits
- Comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage.
- Three weeks of paid vacation.
- Paid sick leave.
- Ten paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with partial employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
