Forest Operations Engineer: Road Design & Harvest Support

Port Blakely; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA contribution

Annual bonus plan

401k matching

Job summary

Port Blakely is seeking an Operations Forest Engineer to support harvest unit design, road design and construction, project engineering, and forest activities across Washington and Oregon. This role reports to the Director of Operations and travels between field sites, with base in the Longview/Kelso/Vancouver area and some Tumwater office time.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in forest engineering or 2+ years equivalent experience and show strong knowledge of forest practice

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of an equivalent combination of education and experience in forest engineering
• Knowledge of forest practice standards and regulations in Washington and Oregon, along with forest engineering principles, techniques, and applications
• The ability to calculate and evaluate cost benefits and solutions related to forest roads and harvest systems
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work with limited oversight
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint; experience with Trimble Land Resource Manager, ArcGIS Pro, handheld GPS units, and common forestry measurement tools and processes
• 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and children for medical/vision + HSA contribution
• Annual employee bonus plan
• 401k Matching and Profit-Sharing
• Flexible Work – Hybrid Model
• Employer paid Long Term Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance Coverage
• Tuition Assistance
• Opportunities to spend time outside in our forests!

Responsibilities

• Model and encourage safe work practices and comply with applicable safety requirements
• Support harvest unit design and layout, including road design across WA and OR
• Help ensure Best Management Practices and applicable regulations are followed
• Provide field support for road construction and maintenance
• Assist Area Managers with development and abatement of forest borrow pits and commercial rock pits
• Conduct GIS editing and mapping for operational projects
• Support contract procurement
• Provide occasional silviculture field support, primarily in Oregon
• Maintain readiness and training to assist during fire season and participate in fire response teams
• Participate in forestry management, leadership, and professional development opportunities

Skills

Forest engineering

GIS

Cost-benefit analysis

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office 365

Power BI

ArcGIS Pro

Trimble Land Resource Manager

GPS devices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forest engineering

2+ years experience in forest engineering (equivalent combo)

Tools

Trimble Land Resource Manager

ArcGIS Pro

GPS handheld units

Power BI

Job description

Port Blakely is seeking an Operations Forest Engineer to support harvest unit design, road design and construction, project engineering, and forest activities across Washington and Oregon. This role reports to the Director of Operations and travels between field sites, with base in the Longview/Kelso/Vancouver area and some Tumwater office time.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in forest engineering or 2+ years equivalent experience and show strong knowledge of forest practice