Field Engineer (Foundation Services)

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.

Intrigued? Read on to learn more about specific opportunities to join our dedicated team.

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.

Here's what we will need from you:

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