Engineering Geologist

Initial Posting Date:

10/10/2025

Application Deadline:

11/03/2025

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$6,553 - $10,160

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Engineering Geologist

Job Description:

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, 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.

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties