Straits Engineer, Civil Engineer​/Civil Engineer ; In-Training

Straits Engineer, Civil Engineer 2 / Civil Engineer 1 (In-Training)

Recruitment #2026-6-3083. Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WPEA).

Location:

Olympic Region - Port Angeles, WA. Work hours flexibility may be available and considered. Salary: $4,746.00 - $7,399.00 monthly (includes a general wage increase of 2% effective July 1, 2026). A conditional offer may be made pending completion of the degree within 2 months of the opening date of this posting. Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 06/16/2026.

• Detail‑oriented project work and consultation.
• Manage your own forest road projects from initial scoping to closing out construction.
• Collaborate with regional working partners to develop road and stream‑crossing projects.
• Create and maintain respectful working relationships.
• Provide recommendations for actions on bridges, culverts, and other maintenance needs on forest roads.
• Provide recommendations on corrections to fish barriers.
• Think critically and strategically while meeting project deadlines.
• Participate as part of a dynamic and energetic team.

• Field engineer position with approximately 60% of work performed outdoors, alone, and in remote areas; circa 30% office work; 10% operating a motor vehicle.
• Ability to perform arduous work while traversing steep, rugged terrain under a full spectrum of environmental conditions.
• Travel outside the region for training sessions and wildland fire incidents may be necessary.
• A current, valid driver’s license with at least two years of driving experience; license must not be suspended, revoked, or restricted. A driving record from all states held in the past three years may be requested.

• Civil Engineer 1 (In-Training) – Bachelor’s degree in Forest or Civil Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience (salary range: $4,746 - $6,384 per month).
• Civil Engineer 2 (CE2) – Bachelor’s degree in Forest or Civil Engineering AND 1 year of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience (salary range: $5,506 - $7,399 per month). Must possess knowledge of forest engineering theory, policy, principles, and practices applied to the Northwestern United States, experience with timber sales road plan preparation and administration, and familiarity with current forest practice rules, plans, forestry laws, and associated agency policies and WACs.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to fostering an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests.

• Experience with forest engineering objectives and timber harvest planning.
• Ability to use GIS software to create maps and manage data.
• Knowledge of road design and drafting software such as Road Eng and AutoCAD.
• Ability to navigate in the field using maps, a compass, and orthophotos.
• Ability to write professional correspondence and technical documents.
• Familiarity with current software used in word processing, spreadsheets, and forestry applications.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference should attach a copy of DD‑214 (Member 4 long‑form copy), NGB‑22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.