12th TRB International Conference on Low Volume Roads

Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to quickly fall in and work along-side a US Forest Service Engineer. The range of work could include Transportation Planning, Project Development or Implementation, Geotechnical and Bridge engineering. Other Capital Investment Project development or implementation may also be appropriate. Selected Engineers will be assigned a primary sponsor on a participating National Forest, or Regional Headquarters and work along-side their sponsor during the execution of their normal program of work.

Candidate Requirements

Verify they are physically capable of normal field engineering work, walking over steep and rough terrain, carrying light loads in the field and spending full days in the field on road, bridge or other project work under variable weather conditions.
Expected to stay flexible to adjust their schedule as needed for changing conditions and expectations on this pilot experience for the US Forest Service.
Selected engineers are responsible for their own salary and travel funding during their experience. The Forest Service would provide access to office space and field work transportation.
International Engineers who are selected for this program would stay for 1-2 weeks before, overlapping or after the Low-Volume Roads Conference to work along-side US Forest Service personal.

Interested International Engineers with appropriate visas should submit a Statement of Interest and a Resume to the US Forest Service to Gary Danczyk. All questions regarding this program should be directed to Gary Danczyk.

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