Engineering Fellowship

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In partnership with the US Fish & Wildlife Service, MobilizeGreen seeks conservation-minded Engineering Fellow who wants to gain experience as a general, civil, geotechnical, hydraulic, structural, environmental engineer, in construction management, and/or as an engineering technician at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge in Winona, MN.

Location: Winona, MN

Term: 26 weeks (6 months), Full-Time (40 hours per week), on-site position. The fellowship eligible for extension up to 3 years (36 months).

Anticipated Start Date: End of June 2025

Benefits:

• Hands on learning and job training experience


• Paid orientation and travel to orientation


• Mentorship for career and professional development


• Weekly living allowance ($800 per week)


• Housing


• Relocation assistance (if applicable)


• Health insurance option


• Certificate of non-competitive hiring eligibility (with successful completion of fellowship). Other authorities may apply.

Position Duties:

• Performs trainee level engineering analyses associated with segments of engineering, physical science, planning or environmental protection assignments to include technical planning activities; data collection; modeling and data analyses; analyses of site location and/or conditions; and analyses of instrumentation data. Analysis assignments may involve trainee level assignments in one or more specialty areas. Gains professional knowledge of, and skills in applying, basic theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for area of practice in order to accomplish developmental engineering assignments using basic techniques, procedures, and methods; carry out, interpret, and explain basic computations and calculations; and convey findings.


• Completes limited engineering designs in a developmental capacity with knowledge of and skill in applying basic theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for field of practice to accomplish developmental engineering assignments using basic techniques, procedures and methods.


• Participates in and performs developmental tasks associated with facility examinations, reviews, and construction inspections.


• Performs developmental assignments and tasks associated with any of the following: project management; administration of contracts and agreements; compliance; construction inspections, and database operation. Apply common qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques and common project management principles, methods, tools, and techniques. Uses computers and software applications.


• Performs other duties as assigned

Learning Outcomes:

• General:
  
  
  
  • Acquires basic knowledge and develops skills in a specific practice area.
  
  
  • Applies prescribed techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks.
  
  
  • Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience.
  
  
  • Acquires an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
  
  
  
  

• Technical:
  
  
  
  • Collects data and gathers information or documents.
  
  
  • Performs standard computations or analysis.
  
  
  • Prepares drawings and visual aids.
  
  
  • Observes, documents, and performs construction and progress activities including inspections.
  
  
  • Performs basic survey and measurement work.
  
  
  • Assists with other tasks such as preparation of permits and plans and specifications reviews.
  
  
  
  

• Communications:
  
  
  
  • Possesses basic oral and written communication skills.
  
  
  • Interacts with staff, general public, officials, and contractors.
  
  
  • Ability to effectively convey information to individuals or groups, taking into account the nature of the information (e.g., technical).
  
  
  
  

• Outreach:
  
  
  
  • Involved in activities with contractors and the general public.
  
  
  
  

Eligibility:

• Earned or pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil, general, geotechnical, hydraulic, structural, or environmental engineering.


• May have an interest in pursuing a Professional Engineer license.


• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to learn efficiently and put new skills into practice.


• Ability to effectively convey information to individuals or groups, taking into account the nature of the information (e.g., technical).


• Ability to work well independently (self-motivated) and as part of a team.


• Curious and passionate about engineering, construction management, planning, and environmental protection in the conservation world.

We encourage you to apply ASAP.

For more information on MobilizeGreen go to: www.mobilizegreen.org