Analysis Skills, ArcMap, Budgeting, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Detail Oriented, Due Diligence, Engineering, Establish Priorities, Forestry, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Roadway Construction, Team Player, Writing Skills
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 JacobG@socomi.com
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South Coast Lumber Co Inc