Description
Straits District Engineer, Civil Engineer 3 (CE3)
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $6,259.00 - $8,415.00 Monthly
Recruitment extended! Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 10/20/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Olympic Region as a District Engineer. As the Straits District Engineer, you will lead the planning, design, and construction of forest roads to support timber sales, public works, and road maintenance projects on hundreds of miles of forest roads. You’ll supervise staff, coordinate with engineers and foresters, ensure environmental compliance, and manage permits, rock sources, and road infrastructure. This role plays a key part in the sustainable forest management of our State Trust Lands.
Responsibilities:
--Coordinates and communicates with Region Roads Engineers and District timber sale staff to provide engineering support and expertise in timber sale unit design, road layout, and compliance.
--Conceives, designs, stakes, and administers the construction of select public works projects.
--Supervise, assign work, and mentor subordinates in timber sale roads planning, preparation, documentation, and contract administration.
--Work with District Unit Foresters to train entry-level foresters in proper road location, rock and culvert quantities, and timber sale road compliance.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
--Bachelor’s Degree in Forest or Civil Engineering AND three years of professional experience;
OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
--Experience in stream crossing structure design.
--Experience in road design, construction, and maintenance, including analysis of logging operations.
--Experience in contract preparation and administration.
--Experience in surveying and surveying principles.
--Experience designing fish passage structures and bridges.
--Written and verbal communication skills.
--Facilitation and negotiation skills.
--Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
