Civil Engineer – Forest Roads

Area Engineer, Civil Engineer 3 (CE3)
Work hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $6,259.00 – $8,415.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 03/18/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
Completes and reviews timber sale road construction contracts. As a resource to the east uplands districts in the Northeast Region, this position provides expert support for developing construction contracts, road plans, and specialized support for timber sale compliance. This position also reviews timber sale road plans prepared by the Civil Engineer 2s. Provides expertise for field reconnaissance, cost estimating, and project implementation to District staff.

Identify and mitigate fish blockages on the region’s road infrastructure. Serve as the Region expert in fish blockage mitigation by managing all phases of the program. This includes assessment of fish barriers, interaction with tribes, environmental groups, and other state agencies during permitting, formulation of cost estimates, design of fish passable structures, contract preparation and implementation (including public works contracts), construction compliance inspections, monitoring, and documentation of all associated activities. 

Identify and mitigate road maintenance issues. This position designs solutions for maintaining and repairing forest roads to meet Forest Practices standards for active and abandoned roads. This position is responsible for designing technical projects that will be subject to multi-disciplinary interest and/or regulatory groups. 

Supervise up to two civil engineer 2s, one engineering aide, and one heavy equipment operator. This position is responsible for the approval of leave, time sheets, and travel authorizations. This position also performs annual Employee Evaluations.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil or Forest Engineering, or other closely related field; AND two years of Forest Engineering experience;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience in timber harvesting, forest road layout, and logging practices.
• Knowledge of Forest Practices and rules.
• Experience understanding, interpreting, and creating written, oral, and graphic directions, maps, plans, drawings, and specifications within the parameters of policies, state and federal regulations.
• Experience with contract development and contract administration for road construction, road maintenance, and abandonment.
• Knowledge of logging and construction equipment, including construction costs, capabilities, and uses, and the time it takes to perform tasks.