Forestry Engineer
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 ResponsibilitiesApproximately 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.QualificationsBachelor’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