Engineering Geologist

State of Oregon•Roseburg, OR

1d•$6,717 - $10,414•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking an Engineering Geologist to join their Roseburg office. This on-site role is essential for monitoring geologic hazards that affect roadway safety and ensuring the operational integrity of the state's roadway systems. The position offers the opportunity to work on transportation projects across various geological provinces, including the Klamath Mountain geologic province, the Western Cascades, and the Oregon Coast Range. The Mountain Project Delivery Unit covers a vast area from the Oregon coast to the Idaho border, presenting diverse geological challenges and opportunities for engaging work.

Requirements

A Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) license from the Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners.
Valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain professional registration in Oregon within one year of hire if registered in another state.

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.
Represent the engineering geology discipline 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 work at least 50% of the time in the field, requiring overnight travel and lodging at times, occasionally for extended periods.
Respond to geologic hazard emergencies, which may require overtime, weekend, and evening work with little or no advance notification.
Handle duties involving exposure to traffic and construction hazards and working in all weather conditions and remote locations.
Lift and carry weight up to 40 pounds on uneven ground when working at drilling operations and when sampling material sources.