Agricultural Engineer

Agricultural Engineer

ID:

ADC1-S&T-CED-036

Location:

Washington, DC Posted Date:

3/12/2026

Agency:

NRCS

Wage/Hr:

$50.00

Hours/Week:

20

Minimum Age:

55

Disclaimer:

This is not a federal position. This role is offered through a partnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action. This position is a non-federal role funded through an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers and landowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground. This role contributes to NRCS's mission by enhancing capacity in field offices and ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff. This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practice implementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand or disaster-affected areas. It aligns with the Administration's priorities for farmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion. For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.

Benefits:

Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period. Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an "at-will" relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE

An "ACES Enrollee" is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An "ACES Enrollee" is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Duties:

Serve as a technical authority and provide support regarding the agricultural engineering aspects of natural resources conservation including water resources planning. Assists states in agricultural engineering aspects of water resources planning. Supports, cooperates, and coordinates in an interdisciplinary setting to conduct reviews of project plans to determine technical adequacy. Coordinates review of agricultural engineering aspects in relation to the overall project. 60% Provides a review of the watershed and technical services provided by NRCS staff and contractors. 10% Assists states on watershed planning, engineering reports, and assessments. 10% Provide support to NRCS staff in managing watershed projects. 10% Other tasks assigned related to program implementation. 10%

Qualifications:

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Agricultural Engineering

OR BA/BS

Degree in Civil, Agricultural, H&H Engineering Licensed Professional Engineer Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel GIS

Other:

annual information system security, anti-harassment, and civil rights training, AGLearn Courses OTJ

Travel Requirements:

occasional travel to satisfy the duties of the position. Overnight travel: .

Health and Safety Considerations:

PPE equipment will be required in any case whether the candidate is expected to meet with or exposed to others.

Required Safety Gear:

PPE equipment will be required in any case whether the candidate is expected to meet with or exposed to others. Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.