Forest Engineering Specialist - St Helens Tree Farm

Weyerhaeuser; Castle Rock (WA); On-site; USD 3,320,016 - 4,974,513; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Volunteer opportunities and community/

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser seeks an entry level Forest Engineer for the St. Helens operations in Castle Rock, WA. The role focuses on planning and managing field engineering activities such as road layout, construction, and maintenance, plus harvest unit planning.

You will collaborate with engineers and managers to execute projects on 380,000+ acres of forest land. Qualifications include a BS in Forest Engineering (or related) and familiarity with northwest forest practices rules.

Qualifications

• BS in Forest Engineering or equivalent; forestry operations experience preferred.
• Ability to plan and implement field engineering activities in forest settings.
• Familiarity with northwest forest practices rules and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage field engineering activities including road layout, road construction, and road maintenance.
• Assist with harvest unit layout and harvest unit scheduling/planning.
• Coordinate with landowners, agencies, and contractors; administer contracts.
• Support safety initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Team player

Self-directed

Strong communication

Education

BS Forest Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

GIS

Job description

DescriptionOur Lower Columbia Region has an opening for an entry level Forest Engineer on the St. Helens operations team, located in Castle Rock, Washington. This position reports to a St. Helens Engineer Lead, with additional accountabilities to the Region Engineer Manager for forest engineering activities in the area. This is a full-time position with salary level dependent on skills and experience.Weyerhaeuser’s St Helens tree farm has been one of the largest sources of sustainably harvested logs in the Pacific Northwest for over one hundred years. Located in the Kalama and Toutle River Valleys of Southwest Washington, our diverse team of Harvest Managers, Silviculturists, and Engineering Specialists work together to manage 380,000+ acres of the most productive forest land in the Western United States. The role is responsible for the planning and management of field engineering activities and requires active involvement in harvest unit and road layout, road construction, and road maintenance activities and harvest unit scheduling/planning.About TimberlandsWe believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.Key Functions:Employ professional engineering skills in the planning and field implementation of road layout, road construction, road maintenance, cable/ground-logging systems, and harvest unit layout.Ensure compliance with state and federal wildlife, water and forest practice rules/statutes.Full participation in the management of expenses and capital budgets.Negotiating, preparing, and administering contracts.Act as company representative with landowners, government agencies, and community representatives.Strong advocate for safety within the team and throughout the operation.Ensure compliance with state and federal safety statutes, environmental requirements and Weyerhaeuser resource and stewardship goalQualificationsBS Forest Engineering or Forest Operations. (Individuals who possess a comparable degree (e.g. Civil Engineering) along with forest operations experience will also be considered).Candidates with forest engineering experience preferred.Candidates with northwest regional field experience preferred.Must be highly motivated, self-directed, and a team player.Familiarity of northwest forest practices rules and permitting processes.Ability to interact with state and federal forest practice regulators.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).Strong analytical skills w/ proficiency in use of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Geographical Information Systems are highly desirable with desire to learn.Valid driver’s license is required, as work involves driving company vehicles on rough roads (25,000 miles per year).Operational timing or weather constraints may require occasional weekend work.About WeyerhaeuserWe sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here: https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0AWhat We Offer...Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting an hourly range of $24.10 - $36.11 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash incentive targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hoursWeyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our teamJob Operations, Manufacturing, & ConstructionPrimary LocationUSA-WA-Castle RockSchedule Full-timeJob Level Individual ContributorJob Type ExperiencedShift Day (1st)Relocation Assistance Available