Engineering Geologist

Professional Geologist 1 – Engineering Geologist
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5
Technical Center / Geo-Environmental Unit

The role: 

Join our team as an engineering geologist, where you will perform investigations, analysis and design for routine to complex transportation projects. If you have experience in engineering geology, a proven familiarity with Oregon’s geology and want to ensure the safety of the traveling public, apply today

Our next application screening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

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A day in the life:

• Compile and interpret geological data, formulate models, identify hazards that affect safety and provide recommendations to mitigate issues.

• Perform surveys and prepare plans on proposed investigation sites and identify appropriate personnel and schedule to support the project.

• Direct drill crews in installation of geotechnical instruments.

• Review data from research and subsurface investigations with computer methods to model geological conditions and predict subsurface behavior to identify the likelihood of landslides or settlements.

• Prepare or approve final reports with geologic conditions and hazards and design recommendations for use by engineers.

• Assess material needs, track existing sources and assure they have permits.

• Evaluate and plan development of state owned or controlled sources of construction aggregates.

• Coordinate with the region and right of way agents for acquiring additional and reducing surplus property.

• Conduct, coordinate and review hazmat site assessments.

• Prepare and implement health and safety plans as required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for site investigation and clean up.

• Provide support and technical advice to maintenance operations. 

• Work is performed in the field around hazardous construction sites, heavy construction equipment and at sites where blasting with high explosives is occurring with frequent travel with overnight stays required.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the we offer.

• Competitive benefits packages which can be estimated using our .

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non- participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the page for more details.

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Minimum qualifications:

A Registered Geologist (RG) license OR a Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) license from the Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners depending on the position.

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 Examiners for information to become licensed in Oregon.

Special qualifications:

• Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid 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.

• You must have a 40-hour OSHA HazWoper Certification or complete within one year to be considered for this position.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials It's how we will choose whom to move forward You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with to help us decide who will move forward.

• Engineering geology education and experience related to transportation or civil engineering projects.

• Experience leading and planning work for a team of geological professionals or contract drillers.

• Experience working in or managing a geological program.

• Experience mining of construction materials.

• Proven familiarity with Oregon’s geology.

• Preference will be given for a current Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) license.