Forest Engineer: Transportation & Restoration

The National Wild Turkey Federation; Coeur d'Alene (ID); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Wild Turkey Federation seeks a Forest Engineer in Coeur d’Alene, ID to deliver conservation projects through transportation planning, road and aquatic improvements, and restoration support. The role includes field surveys, design work in AutoCAD, and coordination with agency staff and contractors.

Requirements include a Civil or Forest Engineering degree with 4+ years’ experience (or a related Master’s with 2+ years), plus strong project management and independent work skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Forest Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years of professional experience, and/or a Master’s degree with two (2) years of professional experience or equivalent in a natural resources field.
• Experience with construction compliance, road reconstruction, or transportation planning preferred.
• Experience in performing engineering site surveys and compiling engineering designs preferred.
• Knowledge of Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) bridge design methodology preferred.
• Working knowledge of transportation planning, forest engineering, road layout, aquatic improvement projects and restoration project implementation.
• Knowledge of federal environmental planning requirements including NEPA processes.
• Experience with engineering survey equipment including total stations, GPS units, laser rangefinders, and topographic mapping tools.
• Experience using AutoCAD or related engineering design software.

Responsibilities

• Provide Engineering expertise in developing transportation plans for forest management projects.
• Assist specialists and engineering staff with harvest planning and harvest unit delineation, road location, rock source development plans and cost analysis of alternatives.
• Assess transportation networks for maintenance needs, plan, layout and design, and assist with design of temporary roads, road improvements, and aquatic restoration projects.
• Assist with fish passage improvement projects, aquatic organism passage restoration, and related habitat enhancement efforts.
• Perform engineering surveys and assist with site design using AutoCAD, GPS, total stations, and other engineering tools.
• Support contract preparation, construction compliance, and administration for engineering and restoration-related projects.
• Coordinate with U.S. Forest Service engineering staff, contractors, and stakeholders regarding project implementation.
• Attends annual NWTF Convention, state & regional meetings, and training as necessary, and as approved by supervisor.
• Provides relevant information to Field Operations, Development, state volunteers and NWTF Communications Department for promotion, marketing and awareness of state and district priorities and activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Time management

Field communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

GPS

Total stations

Laser rangefinders

Topographic mapping tools

Job description

The National Wild Turkey Federation seeks a Forest Engineer in Coeur d’Alene, ID to deliver conservation projects through transportation planning, road and aquatic improvements, and restoration support. The role includes field surveys, design work in AutoCAD, and coordination with agency staff and contractors.

Requirements include a Civil or Forest Engineering degree with 4+ years’ experience (or a related Master’s with 2+ years), plus strong project management and independent work skills.