Description
We are looking for a Project Engineer for Augusta, GA.
Key Responsibilities
Project Engineering & Blast Planning:
- 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.
Field Operations & Production:
- 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.
Estimating, Cost & Scheduling:
- 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.
Coordination, Safety & Improvement:
- 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.
Who Succeeds Here:
- 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