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Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION ENGINEER
Position Title: Agricultural Conservation Engineer
Number of Positions Available: 1
Salary Range: $76,000-100,000
Location: Remote work and travel covering Eastern Pennsylvania
Duties:
As the Conservation Engineer for the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD) in the eastern part of the state, the incumbent will provide engineering assistance to the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).
As a key member of the organization, this position will work with conservation districts, representatives of the state government, various county officials, NRCS, watershed organizations, and landowners. The Conservation Engineer is required to hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license and functions as a technical leader to Conservation Technicians.
From field survey data and other field information, this position will design and prepare engineering plans and specifications for engineering projects or structures, including the drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. The Engineer is also responsible for Quality Assurance and Quality Control duties to help ensure Technician’s products meet the technical requirements of the ACAP program.
In addition, the Conservation Engineer will oversee construction of projects and provide verification of quantities and adherence to program requirements.
Qualifications:
Education
Candidates are required to show successful completion of a standard professional curriculum in an accredited college or university leading to bachelor’s degree with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, physical science, life science, or mathematics.
Engineering Credentials
Candidates are required to show evidence of licensure as a Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A qualified candidate should have the following:
- Knowledge of engineering principles related to topographic surveys, soils, hydrology, hydraulics, concrete, timber, and soil construction. Explain education and experience in these subjects: stormwater control, land development, structural design, and agricultural waste management.
- Ability and skills in survey, data collection, topographic map development, CADD, and specification writing. Provide examples of your experience and equipment/software used in survey, CADD design.
- Ability to use computers for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and computer-aided design and drafting. Provide examples of software programs used and their application to produce products.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a variety of individuals and groups (co-workers, landowners, other government agencies). Provide examples of communication education and experience, reports, cost estimates, etc.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards, conservation practice specifications, schedules, and budgets.
- Agricultural background or experience preferred.
- Ability to apply engineering principles and new technologies in order to design and provide construction quality assurance for BMPs in the ACAP program. Some construction inspection will be required for this position.
- Provide examples of design work completed, construction oversight, materials testing, etc.
- Ability to provide leadership, direction, and technical oversight to a small team of Conservation Technicians engaged in agricultural conservation planning, engineering design, construction inspection, and project implementation.
- Skilled in supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff performance; establishing work priorities; assigning workloads; and promoting professional growth and accountability.
- Able to carry equipment up to 25 lbs.
- Candidate must possess a valid PA driver’s license.
Work Schedule:
This is an at-will, full-time, temporary, year-by-year, grant-funded position. However, the program has been in existence for 24 years.
Conditions of Employment:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions. The Conservation Engineer is required to drive a personal vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed). A reliable form of transportation is a must.
Salary/Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, 401k retirement plan, 14 paid holidays, and accrued PTO leave. No relocation expenses will be provided.
How to Apply:
Candidates must submit a resume, evidence of licensure as a Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, and a cover letter to PACD.
Please apply by e-mail with subject heading “Conservation Engineer- Eastern PA” to:
jobs@pacd.org by 4:00 p.m. EST on November 12, 2026.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $76,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania. (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in agricultural engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering or biological and agricultural engineering
- Experience with hydraulic or hydrological modeling software such as HEC-RAS or SWMM
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or ArcGIS for design and spatial analysis
- Knowledge of USDA NRCS conservation practice standards and design criteria
- Professional Engineer license or Engineer-in-Training certification
- Experience with irrigation system design, drainage engineering, or soil and water management
Tips for Your Agricultural Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to project outcomes
Hiring managers for agricultural engineer roles want to see measurable results, not just duties. Describe drainage systems you designed, irrigation efficiency gains you achieved, or acreage of land you improved. Generic civil or mechanical engineer language won't land the same way.
Get your EIT or PE credential moving
Many agricultural engineer postings, especially at consulting firms and government agencies, require a Professional Engineer license or at minimum an Engineer-in-Training certification. If you haven't sat for the FE exam yet, listings that say 'PE preferred' are your signal to prioritize it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists agricultural engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target agencies alongside private employers
Federal and state agencies, including the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Army Corps of Engineers, hire agricultural engineers at structured grade levels. These postings have hard closing dates, so checking them frequently and applying before the cutoff is non-negotiable.
Prepare a technical portfolio before interviews
Bring design drawings, GIS maps, hydraulic models, or project documentation you can walk a panel through. Agricultural engineer interviews often include a technical review component, and having concrete artifacts lets you demonstrate design judgment rather than just describe it.
Negotiate relocation into your offer conversation
Many agricultural engineer openings are in rural counties or project-specific locations. Employers expect candidates to ask about relocation assistance. Bring it up after an offer is extended rather than before, and ask about temporary housing or mileage reimbursement if the role requires a move.
Agricultural Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most agricultural engineers?
The companies hiring the most agricultural engineers right now include Unverferth Mfg. Co., Ruekert & Mielke, and Fondomonte, with the largest share of openings in Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at engineering consulting firms, federal agencies, and large-scale agribusiness operations.
How many agricultural engineer jobs are remote?
About 100% of agricultural engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-dependent nature of most roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work are precision agriculture data analysis, GIS-based watershed modeling, and agricultural policy or standards development, where fieldwork is minimal.
How do you become an agricultural engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering or a closely related field such as biological systems engineering. Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn your Engineer-in-Training certification, then accumulate supervised work experience before sitting for the Professional Engineer exam. Specializing in a practice area like irrigation design, drainage, or precision agriculture strengthens your competitiveness for most positions.
How do you get hired as an agricultural engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service or Soil and Water Conservation Districts, which routinely hire agricultural engineers at entry grade levels and provide structured on-the-job training. Cooperative education programs and internships during your degree count as qualifying experience for many federal postings. Demonstrating hands-on project work, even from coursework or volunteer conservation projects, closes the gap.
What does the agricultural engineer interview process look like?
Most agricultural engineer interviews involve an initial screening call with HR, followed by a technical panel with engineers and project managers. Expect questions on design methodology, software proficiency, and regulatory knowledge such as NRCS standards or state stormwater requirements. Some employers include a short design exercise or ask you to walk through a past project using drawings or reports you bring to the interview.
Where can I find and apply to agricultural engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to agricultural engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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