"Extension Associate - BAE"

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties: The Extension Associate will be responsible for managing projects within the realm of green infrastructure and stormwater management. Initial responsibilities will include: assisting with data analysis for multiple green infrastructure projects, engineering design for multiple stormwater projects across North Carolina, working with property owners and contractors to facilitate installation of stormwater control measures, and mentoring graduate students. This position will work within a team of on- and off-campus faculty and project partners. The employee is expected to liaise with faculty from other departments at NC State University. Job responsibilities require travel in and out of state. This individual will team-teach multiple extension and outreach events. Experience in field data collection and management, working with municipal partners, AutoCAD or GIS, stormwater practice design, multi-tasking, journal article preparation, and statistical analysis is strongly desired.

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Other Work/Responsibilities: Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education: M.S. or MBAE/MCE degree. The candidate must have passed or be prepared to take the FE exam.

Required Qualifications: Must have passed or be positioned to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (EI designate). Proficiency in GIS, AutoCAD, spreadsheets, word processing, PowerPoint (or similar), and simple water quality and hydrology models is needed. A strong background in Real Time Control/ Internet of Things is essential. Some statistical background is preferred. Familiarity with monitoring equipment and operation is recommended. A proven peer-reviewed publication record and proposal acquisition records is encouraged. The candidate must be able to work in teams of campus and field faculty and must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Delivering presentations at workshops will be an important aspect of the job.

Preferred Qualifications: The candidate must have at least one degree in an engineering discipline (Biological/Agricultural or Civil/Environmental Engineering). M.S. (or MBAE/MCE) required (Ph.D. preferred). Academic background in applied stormwater research and/or design is strongly encouraged.

Required License or Certification: A valid driver's license is required within 60 days of start date and must be maintained. The candidate must have passed or be prepared to take the FE exam.