Civil Engineer​/Agricultural Engineer

Duties

Coordinates and supervises the planning, design and construction of engineering practices such as water management, animal waste management erosion control, flood control, and other conservation practices needing engineering guidance.

Makes periodic on-site inspections of the engineering work for technical adequacy and adherence to standards and policy to assure work is being carried out according to drawings and specifications.

Plans and conducts pre-bid site showing, approves construction schedules, monitors work for compliance with plans and specification and contract requirements.

Directs and performs site investigations and feasibility studies; field checks and field construction checks for conservation practice installations.

Coordinates and conducts necessary quality assurance reviews of planned, designed, and constructed engineering projects in the assigned area or state.

Provides intensive engineering on-the-job training to field office staff as indicated by needs.

Provides technical guidance and training to personnel in the area of all engineering practices and in the use and care of engineering equipment.