About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in forest operations, covering both field and office engineering for logging roads and harvest units. You will work on road location and design, define harvest unit boundaries, conduct stream surveys, and create maps using GIS software.
What you'll do#
- Assist team members with daily field work.
- Lay out harvest unit boundaries, including RMA establishment and Leave Tree designations.
- Conduct Perennial Stream Surveys.
- Perform FRIA road and culvert inventory.
- Handle road layout and staking.
- Create maps using ArcGIS.
- Work safely within a crew environment while modeling company core values.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program for Forest Management, Forest Operations Management, Forest Engineering, or Natural Resources.
- Status as a returning student.
- Familiarity with the Oregon Forest Practices Act and a general understanding of forest operations.
- A valid driver’s license with a good driving history and experience operating 4WD trucks.
- Working knowledge of GIS, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
- Ability to work productively on steep, adverse terrain in all weather conditions.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work as a self-starter, either independently or with a crew.
- A safety-conscious mindset.
Location & details#
- Location: Veneta, Oregon.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June through September).
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship.
About Roseburg Forest Products
Roseburg Forest Products is a privately held company founded in 1936. It manages timberland and manufactures lumber, plywood, and engineered wood products for customers across North America. The company operates from its headquarters in Springfield, Oregon, and maintains facilities in several states and Canada. With over 1,300 employees, the organization focuses on forest management and the production of wood materials for building supply distributors and retailers.
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