Civil Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) - Texas Field Office

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, has an opening for an E.I.T. for DU’s Texas Field Office. Applicant will assist a regional team delivering wetland, riparian, and associated habitat restoration projects within the Southwest Unit (Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico) from Ducks Unlimited’s Texas Field Office in Richmond, Texas. The successful applicant will join a highly motivated team of biologists and engineers to deliver coastal wetland, riparian and associated habitat restoration and enhancement projects. The successful applicant will: Assist Regional Engineer(s) with project designs and plan production utilizing AUTOCAD Civil 3D. Assist Engineering Technicians with data collection and construction management utilizing the responsible operation of GPS and traditional surveying equipment for topographic and/or bathymetric surveys. Serve as DU’s representative on construction projects, while performing a variety of inspections to verify contractor’s compliance with plans, specifications and standards. Represent DU with local, state, and federal personnel, private landowners, and other conservation partners. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Civil or Coastal Engineering from an ABET accredited college. Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and registered as an Engineer in Training. Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Software. Ability to work independently, in inclement weather, in remote work environments. Ability to operate ATV and outboard boats. Ability to travel overnight, with some extended travel. What Will Make You Stand Out Experience creating hydrologic and hydraulic models, and using related engineering software for engineering designs especially focused on coastal restoration projects. On the job experience with topographic surveying using RTK GPS. Knowledge of heavy construction methods, practices, materials, and equipment especially focused in marine environments. Knowledge of methods and techniques of project administration, construction inspection and materials testing. Demonstrated ability to work with public and private conservation partners. Demonstrated oral and written interpersonal and communication skills. Self-motivated and goal oriented. Ducks Unlimited, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ducks Unlimited