Professional Geologist 1 - Engineering Geologist

Professional Geologist 1 – Engineering Geologist

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery & Operations – Region 3

Technical Center – Environmental and Geology

Roseburg

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role:

If you're looking for a position that will develop and challenge your geology skills, then look no further! Join our Region 3 Roseburg office as an engineering geologist! You will play an essential role in monitoring the geologic hazards that impact roadway safety. You will also become part of a team of professionals dedicated to keeping our roadway systems operational and safe for the traveling public.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to work on transportation projects throughout the Klamath mountain geologic province, western cascades and the Oregon coast range. With a vital transportation corridor (US 101), a major north-south connector (I-5), separating the region, ancient landforms and heavy rainfall, there's no shortage of exciting geology work in this position! Apply today!

Our first application screening is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, please visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Develop, oversee, interpret and report on geologic investigations and hazards for transportation projects.
• Act as a representative on large, multidisciplinary project delivery teams for complex projects.
• Respond to emergency geologic hazards and help with investigations, analysis, modelling and quarry management.
• Provide management recommendations for unstable rock cuts and steep slopes and implement strategies.
• Write and professionally seal comprehensive final engineering geology reports.
• Evaluate geologic data with computer models to determine the depth and rate of landslide movement.
• Hybrid work options available – after trial service, the successful candidate may be able to work remotely up to two days per week.
• Work is performed at least 50% of the time in the field and may require flexible hours to respond to emergencies, overnight travel, overtime, working in adverse weather, moving around steep terrain, near heavy traffic and around heavy equipment.

What's in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications:

A Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) license from the Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners.

Note: If registered in another state the successful applicant will be required to obtain professional registration in Oregon within one year of hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to contact the Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners for information to become licensed in Oregon.

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we'd like to see:

• 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.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:
  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section above.
  • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
  • Please address your cover letter to Jessica Bochart, Geo-Environmental Manager.
  • Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
  • You must upload your cover letter in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of the application.
  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-930-6376 or email ODOTRecruitmentSS@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Monday, 11/03/2025, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
• You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.