Drill and Blast Engineer - (Major Tunnel Infrastructure Project – Pittsburgh, USA)

Protecnium; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Round-trip flights

Accommodation upon arrival

Company vehicle

Gas provided

Company laptop

Company phone

50% medical insurance

Job summary

Protecnium is looking for a Drill & Blast Engineer to join a major tunnel infrastructure project in Pittsburgh, USA. The role involves supporting excavation activities, coordinating blasting sequences, and ensuring safety compliance throughout the project.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8-10 years of experience in tunneling or heavy civil infrastructure. The position offers various benefits including travel support, accommodation, and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in underground construction, tunnelling, mining, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Drill & Blast tunnelling operations.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations related to underground works.

Responsibilities

• Support Drill & Blast operations during tunnel excavation activities.
• Monitor excavation progress and production performance.
• Prepare technical reports and excavation documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Drill & Blast tunnelling operations

Strong technical reporting and planning skills

Ability to interpret geological information

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary site teams

Strong understanding of blasting sequences

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Protecnium is an international consulting firm specializing in engineering and technical services (www.protecnium.com/en). We are currently looking for a Drill & Blast Engineer to join our team for a major tunnel infrastructure project in Pittsburgh, USA (on-site position).

Project

Major Tunnel & Underground Infrastructure Works

Estimated Duration of the Position

48 months - In general, when the project ends, we try to place the employee in other projects to give him/her continuity.

Summary

The Drill & Blast Engineer will support underground excavation activities, blast design coordination, production planning, and field execution of tunnelling works. The role focuses on ensuring safe, efficient, and productive excavation operations while maintaining compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Support Drill & Blast operations during tunnel excavation activities.
• Coordinate blasting sequences and execution plans.
• Monitor excavation progress and production performance.
• Review geological conditions and assess their impact on excavation activities.
• Support tunnel production planning and operational coordination.
• Coordinate with survey, geotechnical, and construction teams.
• Prepare technical reports and excavation documentation.
• Monitor productivity and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with project safety standards and regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to excavation performance and efficiency.

Working Conditions

• Working hours: 10-hour rotating shifts (working hours to be defined during the recruitment process)
• Availability to work additional hours when required by project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in underground construction, tunnelling, mining, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Drill & Blast tunnelling operations.
• Strong understanding of blasting sequences, excavation methodologies, and tunnel production processes.
• Ability to interpret geological information and adapt excavation strategies accordingly.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary site teams.
• Strong technical reporting and planning skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations related to underground works.

Candidate Diversity

• Local, Spanish, Mexican, or international profiles will be considered.
• Working for an international company currently expanding.

Benefits and Perks

• Travel: Round-trip flights at the beginning and end of the project.
• Hotel: Two weeks of accommodation upon arrival if necessary.
• Vehicle provided.
• Gas provided.
• Company laptop provided.
• Company phone provided.
• Medical insurance: 50% covered for the employee.
• Visa sponsorship available if necessary.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Protecnium, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout our recruitment processes. We welcome applications from talented professionals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. To ensure fairness and accessibility, we also provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates requiring support are encouraged to let us know at the earliest opportunity.