Engineering Geologist (Limited Duration)

Professional Geologist 1 – Engineering Geologist
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Engineering & Technical Services Branch
Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology & HazMat Section / Mountain Project Delivery Unit
Roseburg

Salary Range: $6,717 – $10,414 / month

The role:

If you’re looking for a position that will develop and challenge your geology skills, then look no further! Join our Roseburg office as an engineering geologist! In this on-site role, 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 work in person on transportation projects throughout the Klamath mountain geologic province, western cascades and the Oregon coast range. With a vital transportation corridor (U.S. 101), a major north-south connector (Interstate 5), separating the region, ancient landforms and heavy rainfall, there’s no shortage of exciting geology work in this position! Apply today!

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.

This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to end on or before September 30, 2027.  Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. The limited duration appointment has the potential to become permanent. We may also fill this position as a rotational assignment open to current State of Oregon employees.

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:

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 and education to help us decide who will move forward.

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.

Learn more and apply:

Our first application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.

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ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer