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Texas A&M Forest Service

Forester

Kountze, TX

$4.5K/mo

... Forestry. Required Experience: None - entry level position. Preferred Experience: Conservation and environmental education programming, working with landowners, program implementation and planning.

Texas A&M Forest Service

Forester

Kountze, TX · On-site

$4.5K/mo

... Forestry. Required Experience: None - entry level position. Preferred Experience: Conservation and environmental education programming, working with landowners, program implementation and planning.

Tamus

Forester

Kountze, TX · On-site

$4.5K/mo

... Forestry. Required Experience: None - entry level position. Preferred Experience: Conservation and environmental education programming, working with landowners, program implementation and planning.

The Texas A&M University System

Forester

Kountze, TX · On-site

$4.5K/mo

... Forestry. Required Experience: None - entry level position. Preferred Experience: Conservation and environmental education programming, working with landowners, program implementation and planning.

Sierra Pacific Industries

Entry-Level Labor

Shelton, WA · On-site

$22.22/hr

... trucking, forestry, and other operations. Currently, we have entry-level positions with great ... Electronics, CNC, and PLC Programming * Responsible for general shop cleanup and maintenance ...

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How much do entry level forestry engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level forestry engineering in the United States is $41,544.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,500.00 and $46,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Forestry Engineering vs Entry Level Environmental Engineering?

AspectEntry Level Forestry EngineeringEntry Level Environmental Engineering
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related fieldBachelor's in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
Work EnvironmentForestry sites, conservation areas, government agenciesEnvironmental consulting firms, government agencies, industrial sites
Employer & Industry UsageForestry management, conservation, natural resource agenciesEnvironmental protection, pollution control, sustainability projects

Entry Level Forestry Engineering and Entry Level Environmental Engineering share similar educational backgrounds and work environments focused on natural resources and environmental protection. However, forestry engineering emphasizes forest management and conservation, while environmental engineering focuses on pollution control and environmental remediation. Both roles are vital in sustainable resource management and often overlap in industry applications.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Forestry Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,544 per year, or $20 per hour.

Forest Engineering Specialist - St Helens Tree Farm

Weyerhauser Co

Castle Rock, WA • On-site

$24.10 - $36.11/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Our Lower Columbia Region has an opening for an entry level Forest Engineer on the St. Helens operations team, located in Castle Rock, Washington. This position reports to a St. Helens Engineer Lead, with additional accountabilities to the Region Engineer Manager for forest engineering activities in the area. This is a full-time position with salary level dependent on skills and experience.
Weyerhaeuser's St Helens tree farm has been one of the largest sources of sustainably harvested logs in the Pacific Northwest for over one hundred years. Located in the Kalama and Toutle River Valleys of Southwest Washington, our diverse team of Harvest Managers, Silviculturists, and Engineering Specialists work together to manage 380,000+ acres of the most productive forest land in the Western United States. The role is responsible for the planning and management of field engineering activities and requires active involvement in harvest unit and road layout, road construction, and road maintenance activities and harvest unit scheduling/planning.
About Timberlands
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.
Key Functions:
  • Employ professional engineering skills in the planning and field implementation of road layout, road construction, road maintenance, cable/ground-logging systems, and harvest unit layout.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal wildlife, water and forest practice rules/statutes.
  • Full participation in the management of expenses and capital budgets.
  • Negotiating, preparing, and administering contracts.
  • Act as company representative with landowners, government agencies, and community representatives.
  • Strong advocate for safety within the team and throughout the operation.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal safety statutes, environmental requirements and Weyerhaeuser resource and stewardship goal

Qualifications
  • BS Forest Engineering or Forest Operations. (Individuals who possess a comparable degree (e.g. Civil Engineering) along with forest operations experience will also be considered).
  • Candidates with forest engineering experience preferred.
  • Candidates with northwest regional field experience preferred.
  • Must be highly motivated, self-directed, and a team player.
  • Familiarity of northwest forest practices rules and permitting processes.
  • Ability to interact with state and federal forest practice regulators.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
  • Strong analytical skills w/ proficiency in use of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Geographical Information Systems are highly desirable with desire to learn.
  • Valid driver's license is required, as work involves driving company vehicles on rough roads (25,000 miles per year).
  • Operational timing or weather constraints may require occasional weekend work.
About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We're serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here: https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0A
What We Offer...
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting an hourly range of $24.10 - $36.11 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash incentive targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team

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