Engineering Geologist - Field Hazards & Transportation Lead

State of Oregon

Roseburg (OR)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

11 paid holidays a year

Flexible work schedules

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation in Roseburg seeks an on-site Professional Geologist 1 – Engineering Geologist to monitor geologic hazards affecting roadway safety and support statewide transportation projects. The role involves fieldwork across Oregon’s mountain provinces, with a focus on landslide mitigation and rock fall control, and requires strong report writing and design skills.

Minimum qualifications include a Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) license and a valid U.S.

Qualifications

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

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.
Develop, oversee, interpret and report on geologic investigations and hazards for transportation projects.
Respond to emergency geologic hazards and assist with investigations, analysis and modelling.