Forest Engineer I

Roseburg Forest Products owns, sustains and responsibly harvests 600,000 acres of U.S. timberlands that yield the highest-quality building materials and specialty wood products that generate pride for the job and stand the test of time. Founded in 1936, the privately-held company has built its reputation for quality, versatility and reliability with products shipped across North America that include medium density fiberboard, softwood and hardwood plywood, dimension and stud lumber, and LVL and I-Joists. See how Roseburg is building and growing at and @Roseburg

Purpose

Field engineering for logging roads and harvest units including road location and design, harvest unit boundaries and GIS generated mapping.

Key Responsibilities

Independently work in a forestry setting under close supervision

Assist in harvest unit identification through field and office reconnaissance

Assist in layout of harvest unit boundaries, including RMA establishment and Leave Tree designations, with understanding of the Oregon Forest Practices Act and Logging Systems

Perform basic design tasks and basic Engineering Field work, including the location, design, and field staking of forest roads and landing location with an understanding of the Oregon Forest Practices Act and road construction practices

Demonstrate the ability to learn how to perform cost analyses for logging, road and rocking alternatives on projects

GIS mapping of roads, logging units, including development of road design packets

Use of software (RoadEng, AutoCAD, Excel, Access, Logger PC etc.)

Engineering crew duties, assist other Forest Engineers in their projects

Preparation of State permit applications for harvest units and road construction projects

Search for, recover, and flag property corners and property lines

Research survey corners/property lines and map and survey interpretation

Assist in surveying construction sites, stockpiles etc.

Assist Operations Supervisor in cooperation with local landowners and agencies

Cut brush with hand tools and chainsaw

Assist in other forest related activities, including forest fire suppression

Models Company core values

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or Associates in Forest Engineering, Forest Operations, Civil Engineering or 3 years of experience working in a forest related position.

Fundamental knowledge of logging systems and road construction

A basic understanding of the Oregon Forest Practices Act and in general forest operations

Working knowledge of GIS, Word Processing and spreadsheet computer programs

Physically capable of working productively on steep and adverse terrain in all weather conditions

Highly organized, self-motivated team player that fosters a positive work environment

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently in a forest environment; with close supervision on unusual or difficult problems

Be safety conscience in all aspects of the job

*Candidates with additional experience are encouraged to apply, as we are open to considering higher-level positions based on qualifications

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS