Forest Engineering

What is Forest Engineering?	Related Careers
Related Skills	Job & Internship Search Links
Career Planning Links	Professional Association Links
Miscellaneous Links	OSU Department of Forest Engineering, Resources & Management

What is Forest Engineering?

The Forest Engineering Program at Oregon State University prepares graduates to plan and implement complex forestry and natural resource operations that help meet global demands for wood products while sustaining water, habitat, and other forest resources. It provides “work ready” graduates for entry into the diverse professional field of forest engineering. Early career accomplishments include harvest unit design, forest road location and design, contract inspection and administration, cost analysis, and forest transportation system design and management. Mid-career accomplishments commonly expand to involve aspects of engineering management, including planning and budgeting, supervision, wood procurement, harvest and road design reviews, and scheduling and controlling forest operations.

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Related Skills

Able to Work in a Group Setting	Communication Skills (Oral & Written)	Knowledge of Basic Concepts in Leadership
Analysis Skills	Drive to Solve Complex Problems	Recognition of Need to Engage in Lifelong Learning
Background in Engineering Principles & Forestry	Ethical Decision Making Skills	Understanding of Public Policy and Societal Issues

Job & Internship Search Links

USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.

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Career Planning Links

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