FWS Engineering/Architecture Fellowship

Join us. Do work that matters.

MobilizeGreen seeks conservation-minded Engineering/Architecture Fellows who want a career opportunity in engineering or architecture-related fields for recent graduates interested in conservation careers and positions that support the FWS mission to work with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats. Through its partnership with the US Fish & Wildlife Service (“FWS”), MobilizeGreen is implementing the FWS’ Maintenance and Infrastructure Fellowship program for diverse participants. The Engineering/Architecture Fellowships typically are for 26 or 52 weeks and are located on refuges or a regional office.

As a Fellow, you will work in a urban or rural setting, gaining hands-on experience in:

  • planning or environmental protection;

  • data collection;

  • modeling and data analyses;

  • analyses of site location and/or conditions; and

  • and analyses of instrumentation data.

Through mentorship and training, Fellows will gain the opportunity to launch their career with a non-competitive or through other hiring authorities once they successfully complete their fellowship.

Credit: USFWS

Fellow Degree Types

  • Engineer

    • General Engineers

    • Civil Engineers

    • Geotechnical Engineers

    • Hydraulic Engineers

    • Structural Engineers

    • Environmental Engineer

  • Architect

  • Construction Manager

  • Engineering Technician

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

Project Types

  • Data Entry: collects and analyzes data. Performs basic surveys and measurements of work.

  • Communication: maintains interactions with staff, general public, officials, and contractors.

  • Technical Skills: prepares permit applications, material testing, drawings, and computer-aided design (CAD) work. Prepares visual aids. Completes limited engineering designs in a developmental capacity and developmental tasks associated with facility examinations, reviews, and/or inspections.

  • Project management: uses automated engineering systems and applications.

  • Outreach: plans activities with community service organizations, contractors, and the general public.

Eligibility

  • You must have a Bachelor’s degree or certificate (or pursuing a degree) in engineering, architecture, construction management, engineering technician, community planning, environmental protection, or other related disciplines appropriate to the position. A combination of relevant education and appropriate experience is also acceptable.

  • You are at least 18 years old and not older than 30 years old (veterans may apply up to age 35).

  • You must be an early-career professional with a strong interest in the FWS fellowship program.

  • You must be available to serve for 6 or 12 months in a selected location.

  • You are a citizen or lawful permanent resident.