Engineering Geologist

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Geologist for our Roseburg office to monitor geologic hazards affecting roadway safety. This on-site role offers diverse geology work across state projects and opportunities within the Mountain Project Delivery Unit.

This position emphasizes field time, reporting, and collaboration with geotechnical engineers to develop exploration programs and hazard analyses. Applicants must have legal drive eligibility and licensure in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Certified Engineering Geologist license in Oregon.
• If registered in another state, must obtain Oregon registration within one year.
• Valid U.S. driver license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, directing, scheduling and creating designs for major projects.
• Write, review and seal comprehensive final engineering geology reports.
• Develop plans, specifications and estimates for transportation projects involving bridges, high seismic risk zones, landslide stabilization, rock fall, embankments, cut slopes and material source development.
• Partner with the geotechnical engineer to develop an appropriate subsurface exploration program.
• Develop, oversee, interpret and report on geologic investigations and hazards for transportation projects.
• Develop project schedules, scopes of work, budgets, and contract documents for exploration, remediation and hazardous material disposal services.
• Represent the engineering geology discipline on large, multidisciplinary project delivery teams for complex projects.
• Respond to emergency geologic hazards and help with investigations, analysis, modelling and quarry management.
• Provide recommendations for unstable rock cuts and steep slopes and implement strategies.
• Evaluate geologic data with computer models to determine the depth and rate of landslide movement.
• Work is performed at least 50% of the time in the field – overnight travel and lodging will be required at times, occasionally for extended periods.

Education

Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) license

Job description

Job Description

Professional Geologist 1 – Engineering Geologist

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery & Operations Division – Engineering & Technical Services Branch

Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology & HazMat Section / Mountain Project Delivery Unit

Roseburg

Initial Posting Date: 10/13/2026

Application Deadline: 10/28/2026

Agency: Department of Transportation

Salary Range: $6,717 - $10,414

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Engineering Geologist

The Role

If you’re looking for a position that will develop and challenge your geology skills, then look no further! Join our Roseburg office as an engineering geologist! In this on-site role, you will fulfill an essential function monitoring the geologic hazards that impact roadway safety. You will also become part of a team of professionals dedicated to keeping our roadway systems operational and safe for the traveling public.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to work on and support transportation projects across the state, with a focus on the Klamath Mountain geologic province, the Western Cascades and the Oregon Coast Range. The larger Mountain Project Delivery Unit stretches from the Oregon coast through the Coast Range and the Cascades and across the high desert to the Idaho border. This area includes numerous vital transportation corridors. There will be no shortage of exciting and variable geology work in this role.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

A Day In The Life

• Assist in planning, directing, scheduling and creating designs for major projects.
• Write, review and professionally seal comprehensive final engineering geology reports.
• Develop plans, specifications and estimates for transportation projects involving bridges, high seismic risk zones, landslide stabilization, rock fall, embankments, cut slopes and material source development.
• Partner with the geotechnical engineer to develop an appropriate subsurface exploration program.
• Develop, oversee, interpret and report on geologic investigations and hazards for transportation projects.
• Develop project schedules, scopes of work, budgets, and contract documents for exploration, remediation and hazardous material disposal services.
• Represent the engineering geology discipline on large, multidisciplinary project delivery teams for complex projects.
• Respond to emergency geologic hazards and help with investigations, analysis, modelling and quarry management.
• Provide recommendations for unstable rock cuts and steep slopes and implement strategies.
• Evaluate geologic data with computer models to determine the depth and rate of landslide movement.
• Work is performed at least 50% of the time in the field – overnight travel and lodging will be required at times, occasionally for extended periods.
• Geologic hazard emergency response may require overtime, weekend and evening work with little or no advance notification.
• Duties involve exposure to traffic and construction hazards and working in all weather conditions and remote locations.
• Lift and carry weight up to 40 pounds on uneven ground when working at drilling operations and when sampling material sources.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [e-mail].

What’s In It For You

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum Qualifications

A Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) license from the Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners.

Note: If registered in another state the successful applicant will be required to obtain professional registration in Oregon within one year of hire. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners for information to become licensed in Oregon.

Special Qualifications

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What We’d Like To See

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Experience communicating with a variety of people verbally and in writing.
• Experience evaluating and compiling data and writing reports.
• Experience in landslide mitigation.
• Experience performing transportation related geology work.

Need help?

• For questions, call 971-273-8687 or email [e-mail].

Additional Information

• This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
• You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.