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Engineer / Scientist
Aberdeen Sawmill Aberdeen, WA Close Date: 11/06/2026 Job Type: Temporary
Wages range from $21.50 to $28 per hour
Do you enjoy investigation and problem solving? Are you interested in natural resources and manufacturing? This is a fast-paced position providing engineering solutions to environment challenges.
Qualified Engineers/Scientists help implement a study plan coordinated with the National Council of Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI) and industry partners to identify sawmill stormwater treatment options.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:
How To Apply
Apply online at: spi.careers
Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when submitting application.
Applications Close: November 6, 2026
Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received.
Position may be filled prior to deadline.
Employment Period: November 2026 through April 2027 (flexible start & end dates)
Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
About Our Company
Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.
We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.
Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.
We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us.
What does it mean to be part of the Sierra Pacific family? It means you are a valued team member and part of a growing, fourth-generation family-owned, forest products company built on hard work, innovation, and wise investments.
With around 6,500 crew members in over 30 states, Sierra Pacific offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth; from entry-level to skilled trades, from truck drivers to sales managers, from foresters to engineers – for everyone! We invite you to learn more about our history, our 2.4 million acres of forestlands, and our state-of-the-art wood product and window manufacturing facilities at www.spi-ind.com/AboutUs.
As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We are also proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our tobacco-free policy. Sierra Pacific adheres to E-verify to verify the social security number of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call 800-378-8001 or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049.
Additional Links:
Pay Transparency
SPI Legal / Privacy Policy
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Engineer / Scientist
Aberdeen Sawmill Aberdeen, WA Close Date: 11/06/2026 Job Type: Temporary
Wages range from $21.50 to $28 per hour
Do you enjoy investigation and problem solving? Are you interested in natural resources and manufacturing? This is a fast-paced position providing engineering solutions to environment challenges.
Qualified Engineers/Scientists help implement a study plan coordinated with the National Council of Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI) and industry partners to identify sawmill stormwater treatment options.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Additional Links:
Pay Transparency
SPI Legal / Privacy Policy
Engineer / Scientist
Aberdeen Sawmill Aberdeen, WA Close Date: 11/06/2026 Job Type: Temporary
Wages range from $21.50 to $28 per hour
Do you enjoy investigation and problem solving? Are you interested in natural resources and manufacturing? This is a fast-paced position providing engineering solutions to environment challenges.
Qualified Engineers/Scientists help implement a study plan coordinated with the National Council of Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI) and industry partners to identify sawmill stormwater treatment options.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:
- Assist with the implementation of stormwater treatment study by:
- Develop study procedures from a study plan
- Follow Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) in sample collection and laboratory analysis
- Perform laboratory analysis of samples and quality standards
- Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory necessary for study phases
- Maintain study documents
- College-level course work in engineering or natural science
- Strong understanding of analytical methods and quality control
- Excellent demonstrated laboratory discipline
- Knowledgeable with spreadsheets
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent critical thinking and writing skills
- Thorough and organized
How To Apply
Apply online at: spi.careers
Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when submitting application.
Applications Close: November 6, 2026
Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received.
Position may be filled prior to deadline.
Employment Period: November 2026 through April 2027 (flexible start & end dates)
Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
About Our Company
Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.
We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.
Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.
We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us.
What does it mean to be part of the Sierra Pacific family? It means you are a valued team member and part of a growing, fourth-generation family-owned, forest products company built on hard work, innovation, and wise investments.
With around 6,500 crew members in over 30 states, Sierra Pacific offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth; from entry-level to skilled trades, from truck drivers to sales managers, from foresters to engineers – for everyone! We invite you to learn more about our history, our 2.4 million acres of forestlands, and our state-of-the-art wood product and window manufacturing facilities at www.spi-ind.com/AboutUs.
As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We are also proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our tobacco-free policy. Sierra Pacific adheres to E-verify to verify the social security number of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call 800-378-8001 or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049.
Additional Links:
Pay Transparency
SPI Legal / Privacy Policy
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Engineer / Scientist
Aberdeen Sawmill Aberdeen, WA Close Date: 11/06/2026 Job Type: Temporary
Wages range from $21.50 to $28 per hour
Do you enjoy investigation and problem solving? Are you interested in natural resources and manufacturing? This is a fast-paced position providing engineering solutions to environment challenges.
Qualified Engineers/Scientists help implement a study plan coordinated with the National Council of Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI) and industry partners to identify sawmill stormwater treatment options.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:
- Assist with the implementation of stormwater treatment study by:
- Develop study procedures from a study plan
- Follow Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) in sample collection and laboratory analysis
- Perform laboratory analysis of samples and quality standards
- Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory necessary for study phases
- Maintain study documents
- College-level course work in engineering or natural science
- Strong understanding of analytical methods and quality control
- Excellent demonstrated laboratory discipline
- Knowledgeable with spreadsheets
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent critical thinking and writing skills
- Thorough and organized
Additional Links:
Pay Transparency
SPI Legal / Privacy Policy
Salary : $22 - $28