Forestry Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

South Coast Lumber (SCL) is seeking a Forestry Engineer to join our growing team in Southern Oregon. This position will be based out of our Brookings, Oregon office and will play a key leadership role in supporting the planning, development, and maintenance of forest infrastructure across company timberlands.

We are seeking a highly organized, self-motivated professional who can work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional development and advancement within a growing, vertically integrated forest products company. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Approximately 50% field-based work supporting forest road engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Plan, design, and oversee forest road construction and maintenance activities across company timberlands.
• Provide contract administration and oversight for road construction and maintenance contractors.
• Develop, manage, and track road construction and maintenance budgets.
• Maintain accurate records for O&C Reciprocal Permits and other private road use agreements.
• Support the company’s Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification, including maintaining accurate road records and assisting with audit compliance.
• Assist with timberland acquisition due diligence and property divestiture analysis.
• Independently manage projects from planning through completion.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Forest Engineering, or Civil Engineering (required).
• 2+ years of relevant forestry or engineering experience (preferred).
• Experience planning and implementing forest road construction and maintenance projects in Pacific Northwest terrain.
• Working knowledge of current Oregon Forest Practice Rules, specifically related to roads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Active listener with the ability to interpret input and apply it to practical solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Proficiency with ArcPro or ArcMap.
• Leadership mindset and commitment to professional growth.

Please submit a resume and cover letter by April 30, 2026 to View email address on ziprecruiter.com