Civil Engineer (Area Engineer)

Beavercreek, OR · Lead / Staff / Principal

$96,443 – $125,378

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This USDA position oversees the planning, design, and construction of soil and water conservation infrastructure across an Oregon region, including flood protection and erosion control systems. The role suits engineers with experience managing conservation projects from feasibility through field completion, who can provide technical direction to contractors and teams.

Our summary, not Natural Resources Conservation Service’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent engineering science education
Professional engineering registration (PE, EI, or EIT) or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam or equivalent qualification
At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent providing engineering support for soil and water conservation projects
Experience planning, designing, and overseeing installation and maintenance of conservation practices
Experience conducting site investigations, feasibility studies, and quality assurance reviews
Experience monitoring contractor compliance with plans and specifications
Experience interpreting engineering plans and resolving field-level technical issues