Field Engineer (Foundation Services)

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional Company matched 401(k)

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Foundation Services Field Engineer to support operations in Maine and New Hampshire. This hands-on role involves working closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to monitor job progress and ensure compliance with project specifications.

The ideal candidate will hold a B.S. degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and possess strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Frequent travel within New England is required, along with the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform job-specific instruction provided by Engineering Supervisor.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support operations during preconstruction & construction processes.
• Monitor job progress, ensuring adherence to project plans.
• Assist Project Manager in preparing monthly progress submittal.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Technical communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

About Us

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee owned ESOP Company, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether we are serving internal or external customers. We are fueled by success, because we are personally vested in the outcome. In addition to our employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program, we also have a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. If advancement is what you’re looking for, we offer that also. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is centered on promotion from within.

About The Opportunity

Foundation Services Field Engineer

Location: On-site in either Auburn, NH or Gardiner, ME with travel as required throughout New England.

Do you have an interest in the construction industry? Do you want to learn about deep foundation drilling, slope stabilization, and work on design-build projects? If you answered YES to these questions, then we want to meet you! Must be able to perform job specific instruction provided by Engineering Supervisor and Superintendents. Individuals must be safety‑minded, hold a high level of common sense, and be able to work well outdoors in varying weather environments.

That Means That You Will Be Expected To

Support operations during the preconstruction & construction process. This position will involve coordination with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foreman. Frequent site visits will be required to ensure work meets project plans & specifications.

Essential Duties

• Will participate in the MDB safety culture by following all company safety policies and practices.
• Monitor job progress including review of all field documentation for correctness and completeness.
• Assist Project Manager with preparing monthly progress submittal for submission to customer for billing and tracking purposes.
• Spend time on job sites learning the basics of operations including hands‑on experience performing load tests on rock anchors, soil nails, tiebacks, and micropiles.
• Review and process load test data in a timely fashion for submission to customer.
• Assist operations in monitoring scopes of work, recognizing scope changes, and creation of change order documents.
• Prepare and submit preconstruction submittals.
• Prepare grab & go prior to project kickoff.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or direct industry equivalent experience.
• Must have good communications skills with both internal and external customers.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record as defined by the company insurance carrier and access to reliable transportation.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong technical communications skills (reading and writing).
• Organized with strong sense of priority, urgency and commitment to deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• The ability to multi‑task.
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills.

Job Requirements

• Frequent travel throughout our operating region (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York & New Jersey). Travel may require overnights.
• Commitment to work the hours required to meet the needs of our field operations.
• Working as a team player.
• Effectively maintaining multiple priorities.

Check out this webpage to learn more about the Foundation Services Group:
https://www.mdandb.com/foundation-services-group