Engineering Technician (Inyo National Forest)
About The Position
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Inyo National Forest, is recruiting one entry-level engineering technician to support engineering and infrastructure projects in Stanislaus National Forest. These positions are designed to provide hands-on experience in forest engineering while contributing to critical road reconstruction efforts that support timber harvest operations, vegetation management, and overall forest health initiatives. Under close supervision of the U.S. Forest Service engineering staff, technicians will assist with a variety of engineering-related tasks, including data collection, field inspections, and documentation associated with road reconstruction and maintenance projects. Interns will support planning and implementation efforts to ensure roads meet safety, environmental, and operational standards necessary for land management activities. This position offers an opportunity to gain practical experience working within a federal land management agency while developing foundational skills in engineering, project coordination, and natural resource management.
Requirements
- Coursework toward a degree or a minimum of one year of progress towards a degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.
- Prior exposure to and knowledge of general field methodologies and data collection techniques.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word.
- A proven ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to a diverse audience, including co-workers and stakeholders.
- Should be self-motivated with an expressed desire to learn and ability to maintain a positive attitude.
- Ability to work both within a team setting and independently.
- Possess a clean, state-issued driver’s license and exhibit prior experience or a willingness to learn how to drive safely in an off-road setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist senior level engineers with design reviews for various road and transportation facility related projects.
- Perform field surveys on forest roads to gather design information.
- Assist senior level engineers with the development of plans, specifications, and other contract documents for road reconstruction projects.
- Attend forest-wide project meetings, attend and satisfactorily complete assigned training and instructional tasks.
- May perform project planning and management tasks such as administrative duties, Schematic and blueprint reading, data cleanup and audits, organize digital and hard copy engineering related files.
- Utilize Avenza Maps to produce geographical data indicating required road maintenance, construction, and reconstruction tasks.
- Perform engineering related research such material and equipment research based on project need and obtain quotes from vendors.
- Simple engineering design such as take-off estimates, cost estimating, product identification, and production of drawing and specifications.
Benefits
- Holiday pay
- Overtime pay
- Shared housing provided
- Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance
- $25,000 Life/AD&D policy
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability policies
- Voluntary Life/AD&D policies for family members
- Mental health support resources
- Competitive PTO accrual
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
