Engineer I

at  Ducks Unlimited Inc

ENGINEER (GARFIELD, MN)

Are you passionate about wetland conservation and restoration? Do you want to join a highly motivated team of biologists and engineers who are making a real difference in the preservation of our natural resources? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Ducks Unlimited (DU) Minnesota has an opening for a full-time EIT Engineer in the Garfield, MN office. 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. Primary responsibilities will be in Minnesota.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

DU Engineers operate similarly to a typical consulting agency. We perform a full range of project planning, design, contracting, and construction management functions on wetland, riparian, and associated habitat restoration projects. Project delivery responsibilities include scoping and proposal development, survey, engineering design, project bidding, field inspection, and occasional construction management. A close working relationship with local, state, and federal personnel, private landowners, and other conservation partners will be an important aspect of the job. The position will include occasional travel.
If you are a motivated, passionate, and dedicated individual who is committed to wetland conservation and restoration, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join the Ducks Unlimited team today and help us make a difference in our natural resources!

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Survey project sites using Trimble GPS survey equipment.
• Attend project meetings and collaborate with partners on site designs and functionality.
• Perform hydrological, soil, and topographic analysis for each restoration/enhancement site. Work with DU biologist to maximize ecological enhancements.
• Review engineered plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D and assist in drafting plans as needed.
• Prepare project reports, bidding documents, and cost estimates.
• Conduct field inspections, topographic surveys, and support construction management as needed.
• Ensure that consultants and contractors adhere to project plans, specifications, schedules, contracts, and budgets.
• Occasionally travel to partner/team meetings, construction activities, and site visits. Some overnight travel required.
• Perform field work as required which could include strenuous outdoor activity in difficult environmental conditions. Must be able to trailer and operate an ATV and outboard boat when necessary.
  Experience and Education: Must have at minimum, a B.S in Civil Engineering or an equivalent degree from an EAC/ABET accredited engineering program and a preferred minimum of 2 years of experience in civil engineering design. It is preferred that the candidate is a registered engineer in training or professional engineer.
  Communication Skills: Demonstrated oral, written, and good communication skills are essential.
  Technological Proficiency: Desirable qualifications include experience with surveying, Civil3D, HydroCAD, hydrology, hydraulics, civil design including structures and pump stations, erosion control, construction inspection and project management.
  Interpersonal Skills: Must be self-motivated, goal oriented and able to work with and solve problems in close team-based relationships.