Mid-Level Project Arborist

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Arborist to join our multi-disciplinary environmental team. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting transportation, utility, and infrastructure projects through tree inventories, critical root zone analysis, preservation planning, construction compliance monitoring, and regulatory permitting. This role requires expertise in tree species identification, health assessments, risk evaluation, and regulatory compliance to support project development and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists, and project managers to develop and implement tree protection and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, tree retention plans, and permit applications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Utilize strong technical writing and GIS skills to effectively communicate findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct pre- and post-construction site reviews, construction monitoring, and arborist compliance inspections.
• Provide field direction for root pruning, branch pruning, tree protection fencing, excavation within critical root zones, and other tree protection best management practices.
• Review grading, utility, drainage, access, and staging plans to identify potential impacts to retained trees.
• Develop practical tree protection and mitigation measures that balance project objectives with tree preservation goals.
• Coordinate with project owners, regulatory agencies, contractors, and design teams regarding tree protection requirements, permit conditions, and compliance with local tree regulations.

Requirements

• ISA Certified Arborist credential in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience conducting arboricultural assessments and providing tree protection support for infrastructure, utility, transportation, or development projects.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring tree protection BMPs during construction; including root protection, soil compaction mitigation, and impact assessments.
• Experience conducting tree inventories and preparing tree assessment reports, tree retention plans, arborist compliance reports, and permit submittal documents.
• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Engineering, or related field; equivalent professional experience may be substituted for education.
• Strong technical writing skills including preparation of arborist reports, compliance reports, protection plans, and mitigation strategies.
• Ability to interpret and apply tree regulations, municipal codes, and environmental policies to project planning and permitting.
• Experience conducting Critical Root Zone (CRZ) evaluations and assessing construction impacts to retained trees.
• Ability to travel throughout Washington and Oregon for field assessments, client meetings, and construction support activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ).
• Proficiency with GIS mapping tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) and GPS data collection.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with engineers, landscape architects, contractors, and environmental planners.
• Proven ability to conduct tree replacement analyses and develop retention strategies.
• Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, and quality control for arborists, field staff, or environmental professionals.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Experience working on transportation, utility, and infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary coordination efforts.
• Mentoring and quality-control experience.
• Expertise with tree replacement analyses and retention strategies.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: Vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL), and paid parental leave.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match.
• Insurance: Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment), and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: Approved PPE at no cost, reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: Clear career paths, learning resources, development programs, internal certifications, and tuition reimbursement for external credentials.
• Belonging: Support for Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: Varies by project demands and regional workloads, with commitment to reasonable accommodation.

Pay

$35.00 - $40.00 hourly rate. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed-upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Values

• Life: We enhance the quality of life.
• Heart: We act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.