Engineering Geologist (Limited Duration) (Rotational Opportunity - State Employees Only)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking an Engineering Geologist for its Roseburg office. This on-site role is crucial for monitoring geologic hazards that affect roadway safety and ensuring the operational integrity of the state's roadway systems. The position involves working on transportation projects across diverse geological regions including the Klamath mountain geologic province, western cascades, and the Oregon coast range. This is a limited duration appointment, expected to end by September 30, 2027, with the potential to become permanent. It may also be filled as a rotational assignment for current State of Oregon employees. ODOT is committed to providing a safe and reliable transportation system and encourages applications from all backgrounds and abilities.
Requirements
- A Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) license from the Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners.
- If registered in another state, the successful applicant must obtain professional registration in Oregon within one year of hire.
- Valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to fill out the application or attach a resume with dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
- Ability to complete a questionnaire.
- Ability to respond to public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire.
- Ability to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming ability to work in the US.
Nice To Haves
- Experience communicating with a variety of people verbally and in writing.
- Experience evaluating and compiling data and writing reports.
- Experience in landslide mitigation.
- Experience performing transportation-related geology work.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, directing, scheduling, and creating designs for major projects.
- Write, review, and professionally 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.
- Act as a representative on large, multidisciplinary project delivery teams for complex projects.
- Respond to emergency geologic hazards and assist with investigations, analysis, modeling, 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.
- Perform at least 50% of work in the field with frequent travel, including overnight stays and occasional extended periods.
- Respond to geologic hazard emergencies, which may require overtime, weekend, and evening work with little or no advance notification.
- Work in environments with exposure to traffic and construction hazards, and in all weather conditions and remote locations.
- Lift and carry weight up to 40 pounds on uneven ground during drilling operations and when sampling material sources.
Benefits
- Work/life balance
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid leave
- Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
- Benefits eligible (for limited duration appointment)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
