Engineering Geologist (Limited Duration) (Rotational Opportunity - State Employees Only

Initial Posting Date: 07/31/2026

Final date to receive applications: 08/17/2026

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Salary Range: $6,717 - $10,414

Position Type:
Employee

Engineering Geologist (Limited Duration) (Rotational Opportunity - State Employees Only)

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

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! 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. Rotation candidates are required to meet the position’s minimum qualifications. Rotational assignments do not have the potential to become permanent without a separate competitive recruitment process. You must have your manager's approval before applying for this assignment.

• Assist in planning, directing, scheduling and creating designs for major projects.
• Write, review and professionally seal comprehensive final engineering geology reports.
• Develop plans, specifications and estimates for transportation projects involving bridges, high seismic risk zones, landslide stabilization, rock fall, embankments, cut slopes and material source development.
• Partner with the geotechnical engineer to develop an appropriate subsurface exploration program.
• Develop, oversee, interpret and report on geologic investigations and hazards for transportation projects.
• Develop project schedules, scopes of work, budgets, and contract documents for exploration, remediation and hazardous material disposal services.
• 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 recommendations for unstable rock cuts and steep slopes and implement strategies.
• Evaluate geologic data with computer models to determine the depth and rate of landslide movement.
• Work is performed at least 50% of the time in the field with frequent travel required – overnight travel and lodging will be required at times, occasionally for extended periods.
• Geologic hazard emergency response may require overtime, weekend and evening work with little or no advance notification.
• Duties involve exposure to traffic and construction hazards and working in all weather conditions and remote locations.
• Lift and carry weight up to 40 pounds on uneven ground when working at drilling operations and when sampling material sources.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.
• 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…