Forest Engineering Specialist – Weyerhaeuser – Multiple Locations

10/24/2023

Weyerhaeuser has three Forest Engineering Specialist positions open at locations in Oregon and Washington.

Key Functions

As a Forest Engineering Specialist, you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, management, and layout of field engineering activities associated with timber harvest, road construction, and road maintenance. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Execute the engineering plan in compliance with the regional and area engineering strategy, along with the annual budget
Advocate, model and inspect safe work practices
Develop and track budgets and key metrics
Contract administration; negotiate, prepare, supervise, monitor for compliance, invoice management
Forecast engineering projects and expenditures
Act as company representative with landowners, government agencies, and community representatives
Ensure compliance with state and federal safety statutes, environmental requirements and Weyerhaeuser resource and stewardship goals
Collaborate with others on the area and region teams to ensure alignment with goals and objectives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Forestry or related field with 5+ years of experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Willingness to abide by established safety standards
General knowledge of state and federal forest practice rules/statutes
Familiarity of northwest forest practices permitting processes
Team building, communication, analytical and critical thinking skills
Proficiency in use of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and using Geographical Information Systems to generate maps
Ability to develop, prioritize, plan, implement and manage activities to meet targets and deadlines with occasional extended work periods and weekend work
Experience in project management and contract administration
Willing to work independently in an office setting and travel to destinations in the woods
Willing to work at least 50% of work time in the field, working on steep or broken ground covered with slash and brush, and in all weather conditions
Valid driver’s license is required, as work involves driving company vehicles on rough roads (25,000 miles per year)