Field Engineering Geologist - Hazards & Landslides

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

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.