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

Civil Engineer 2 / Civil Engineer 1 (In-Training) State of Washington Dept. of Natural Resources Port Angeles, WA Job Details Full-time $4,517 - $7,043 a month 2 days ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Forestry Employee relationship building Forest management Forestry Full Job Description Description Straits Engineer, Civil Engineer 2 / Civil Engineer 1 (In-Training) Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered

Salary:

$4,517.00 - $7,043.00 Monthly Please note: a conditional offer of employment 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. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

Detail-oriented project work and consultation Manage your own forest road projects from initial scoping to closing out construction Collaborating between different working partners in the Region in the process of putting together road and stream crossing projects Creating and maintaining respectful working relationships Providing recommendations for actions on bridges, culverts, and other maintenance needs on forest roads Providing recommendations on corrections to fish barriers Thinking critically and strategically while also meeting project deadlines Being part of a dynamic and energetic team. This may be filled as an in-training position. This is designated as a 12-24-month training plan, with a maximum term of 36 months. If you complete all elements of the training steps in less time, we may waive the remaining time required. Candidates will be considered as Civil Engineer 1 (In-Training) or Civil Engineer 2 (CE2), depending on qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. Civil Engineer 1 (In-Training) (Salary range: $4,517 - $6,077 per month): Bachelor's degree in Forest or Civil Engineering or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Civil Engineer 2 (CE2) (Salary range: $5,241 - $7,043 per month): Bachelor's degree in Forest or Civil Engineering AND 1 year of professional experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Knowledge of theory, policy, principles and practices of the forest engineering profession as applied to the Northwestern United States (i.e., fundamentals of: markets and economics, sales layout, logging methods, road engineering, water quality, watershed management, fish passage design. Experience with timber sales road plan preparation and administration. Experience with current forest practice rules, plans, forestry laws & practices, and associated agency policies and WACs.

Required Competencies:

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Facilitation and negotiation skills Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person