Project Engineer

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support drilling and blasting plans based on specifications, site conditions, and regulations.
• Coordinate with surveying and geotechnical teams to verify layouts, elevations, and control lines.
• Use Carlson software, test drilling information, and field data to evaluate rock quantities and geologic conditions.
• Prepare blast plans, permits, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and related documentation.
  
  

• Support drilling, loading, and blasting crews during daily field operations.
• Verify drilling accuracy, hole patterns, locations, and elevations.
• Assist with pre-blast notifications, site preparation, and operations near utilities, structures, or sensitive areas.
• Track quantities, production rates, and project progress.
  
  

• Support quantity takeoffs, rock-volume estimates, production assumptions, and lump-sum bids.
• Monitor production costs and recommend efficiency improvements. Assist with schedules, production planning, and recovery plans when necessary.
  
  

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Operations Managers, and Blasting Superintendents.
• Participate in technical discussions, project meetings, safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations.
• Support compliance with applicable MSHA, OSHA, ATF, state, and local requirements.
• Promote practices that control flyrock, vibration, airblast, and misfire hazards.
• Recommend useful technologies, software, equipment, and standardized practices.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in heavy civil construction, earthwork, mining, quarrying, or drilling and blasting is a plus.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, surveys, elevations, and quantity calculations.
• Familiarity with Carlson, AutoCAD, or similar software is beneficial; Microsoft Excel proficiency preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, initiative, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel, work outdoors, and collaborate directly with field crews.
  
  

• Recent graduates and early-career professionals with strong technical aptitude and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Prior drilling and blasting experience is preferred, not required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• 401K with company match 
• PTO, holidays, and paid winter shutdown 
• Professional development and career growth opportunities 
• Company vehicle and fuel card  
• Cell phone allowance