{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6c4703fa2ae8a5fa77f553a0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6c4703fa2ae8a5fa77f553a0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6c4703fa2ae8a5fa77f553a0","title":"Project Engineer","description":"Company Overview\nAggregate Resource Industries, Inc. (ARI) is a leading mining and construction services contractor headquartered in Springfield, Oregon. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for the mining and construction industries, including rock drilling, blasting, and crushing operations throughout the United States. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and quality has established ARI as a trusted partner for mining and construction projects nationwide — and earned us recognition as one of Oregon’s Top Workplaces for our dedication to employees and culture.\n\nPosition Overview\nThe Project Engineer plays a key role in supporting the successful execution of ARI’s specialized drilling and blasting projects across mining, site development, and specialty excavation operations. This field-based hybrid position combines hands‑on operational involvement with technical project coordination, engineering support, field technology integration, and project lifecycle management. Working closely with field leadership, operators, blasters, and customers, the Project Engineer helps ensure complex projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational goals, production targets, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.\n\nThis role is designed for a motivated engineering professional seeking direct involvement in complex drilling and blasting projects while developing expertise in project execution, operational planning, production support, and emerging field technologies. The position offers significant exposure to active jobsite operations, drone and modeling technology, cross‑functional collaboration, and real‑time problem solving within a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.\n\nThe ideal candidate is adaptable, operationally minded, and comfortable working both in the field and in a collaborative office setting to support technically complex projects from planning through execution and completion.\n\nSchedule\n\nSchedule is driven by active project and operational needs and may vary by jobsite, production schedules, and customer requirements.\n\nWork is primarily Monday–Friday; however, extended hours, travel, early morning starts, and occasional weekend work are expected in support of field operations and project execution.\n\nWork Location\n\nHybrid field‑based position based out of Springfield, OR.\n\nFrequent travel to active drilling and blasting project sites across the United States is required.\n\nWork is regularly performed in active mining and site development environments.\n\nCompensation\n\nWe offer a generous and progressive pay scale. Pay for this position depends on experience.\n\nTypical annual earnings: $85,000 - $125,000 per year.\n\nFull benefits package available for full‑time employees.\n\nJob Requirements / Qualifications\n\nExperience: Minimum of 2–5 years of engineering, project engineering, field engineering, or construction operations experience within mining, drilling and blasting, aggregates, or related industries preferred.\n\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.\n\nIndustry knowledge: Exposure to construction, mining, quarry, aggregates, drilling, blasting, or heavy equipment operations preferred.\n\nTechnical proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with project management, scheduling, drone mapping, modeling, or construction technology platforms preferred.\n\nTechnology aptitude: Demonstrates strong interest in operational technology, automation, drone applications, modeling software, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and production.\n\nTravel flexibility: Ability and willingness to travel frequently to project sites and support field operations as needed.\n\nCommunication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers, field personnel, vendors, and leadership teams.\n\nProblem solving: Ability to identify operational challenges, develop practical solutions, and adapt quickly within dynamic field environments.\n\nDriver license: Valid driver’s license with a driving record that includes no more than 3 moving violations and/or chargeable accidents in the last 3 years and no DUIIs.\n\nBackground check: Required through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in compliance with federal government restrictions.\n\nPre‑employment drug test and physical: Pre‑employment drug test and physical required. ARI conducts random drug tests and post‑accident testing. For safety reasons, ARI maintains a zero‑tolerance drug policy, including marijuana use.\n\nAdditional Skills\n\nValues‑Driven: Embodies ARI’s values of integrity, teamwork, resilience, and continuous improvement.\n\nCommunication: Builds strong working relationships through clear, responsive, and professional communication across field and office teams.\n\nTeamwork: Collaborates effectively with operations, project managers, drill crews, blasters, customers, and leadership teams to support successful project execution.\n\nProblem solving: Identifies operational challenges proactively and develops practical, solution‑oriented approaches in fast‑paced field environments.\n\nAdaptability: Adjusts quickly to changing project conditions, operational priorities, weather conditions, and field demands.\n\nTechnology aptitude: Demonstrates strong systems capability and interest in field technologies, modeling software, drone applications, and operational reporting tools.\n\nAttention to detail: Maintains high levels of accuracy and organization across project documentation, scheduling, field reporting, and engineering support activities.\n\nInitiative: Takes ownership of responsibilities, follows through on commitments, and actively seeks opportunities to improve operational effectiveness.\n\nTime management: Effectively manages multiple projects, competing priorities, travel schedules, and operational deadlines.\n\nCustomer focus: Supports positive customer relationships by maintaining professionalism, responsiveness, and a solutions‑oriented mindset.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nProject Execution & Field Operations\n\nProject coordination: Supports the successful execution of drilling, blasting, crushing, and heavy civil construction projects from initial planning through project completion.\n\nField support: Maintains active field involvement to support operational execution, project readiness, production goals, and quality expectations.\n\nOperational alignment: Coordinates closely with field leadership, project managers, and operations teams to ensure projects remain organized, efficient, and properly supported.\n\nCustomer interaction: Participates in customer meetings, project discussions, and field reviews to support project communication and execution.\n\nProject tracking: Monitors project progress, schedules, operational updates, and key deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.\n\nIssue resolution: Identifies and helps resolve operational, scheduling, and project‑related challenges to support safe and efficient project execution.\n\nDrilling & Blasting Engineering Support\n\nBlast support: Assists with drilling and blasting project planning, field implementation, and operational coordination activities.\n\nDrill pattern integration: Supports drill pattern layout, blast planning activities, and field execution coordination using available operational technologies and software platforms.\n\nTechnical support: Serves as a technical resource for field operations teams, assisting with operational questions, field adjustments, and project support needs.\n\nProduction optimization: Supports efforts to improve operational efficiency, production quality, fragmentation results, and overall field performance.\n\nData collection: Assists with compiling field data including drill logs, blast reports, production information, and operational records.\n\nSafety\n\nSafety‑First Mindset: Maintains a safety‑first mindset and continually works with team members to promote and uphold a safe work environment.\n\nRegulatory Compliance: Consistently follows all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA/MSHA regulations.\n\nAdditional duties: Perform other duties to contribute to the company’s overall success.\n\nBenefits\n\nPaid Time Off\n\nPaid Holidays\n\nCompany‑Paid Lodging: When working on jobs that require more than 1.5 hours of one‑way travel, ARI arranges and covers 100% of lodging accommodations.\n\nPaid travel‑time\n\nHealth Insurance: We offer health insurance at a cost of $59/month for the employee portion of the basic plan. We also offer buy‑up plan options that have lower deductibles.\n\nVision Insurance: We cover 100% of vision premiums.\n\nDental Insurance: We offer dental insurance through Cigna and cover a portion of the employee premium for dental benefits.\n\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees may contribute a portion of their earnings, pre‑tax, to a Flexible Spending Account. Funds may be used to pay for qualified medical or dependent care expenses not covered by insurance.\n\nVoluntary Insurance: Critical illness, accident protection, short‑term disability, and life insurance options.\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling services for employees and their household members.\n\n401(k): Match 100% of the first 3% of your salary and 50% of the amount that exceeds 3%, up to 5%. ARI may also make a profit‑sharing contribution at the end of the plan year.\n\nPosition Details\n\nDepartment: Engineering\n\nNon‑management position\n\nFull‑time position\n\nEqual‑Opportunity Employer\nARI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Aggregate Resource Industries","rawCompany":"aggregate resource industries","city":"Springfield","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-17T04:17:01.587Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2151.00","title":"Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers","slug":"mining-and-geological-engineers-including-mining-safety-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"238910","title":"Site Preparation Contractors","slug":"site-preparation-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Engineer","description":"Company Overview\nAggregate Resource Industries, Inc. (ARI) is a leading mining and construction services contractor headquartered in Springfield, Oregon. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for the mining and construction industries, including rock drilling, blasting, and crushing operations throughout the United States. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and quality has established ARI as a trusted partner for mining and construction projects nationwide — and earned us recognition as one of Oregon’s Top Workplaces for our dedication to employees and culture.\n\nPosition Overview\nThe Project Engineer plays a key role in supporting the successful execution of ARI’s specialized drilling and blasting projects across mining, site development, and specialty excavation operations. This field-based hybrid position combines hands‑on operational involvement with technical project coordination, engineering support, field technology integration, and project lifecycle management. Working closely with field leadership, operators, blasters, and customers, the Project Engineer helps ensure complex projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational goals, production targets, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.\n\nThis role is designed for a motivated engineering professional seeking direct involvement in complex drilling and blasting projects while developing expertise in project execution, operational planning, production support, and emerging field technologies. The position offers significant exposure to active jobsite operations, drone and modeling technology, cross‑functional collaboration, and real‑time problem solving within a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.\n\nThe ideal candidate is adaptable, operationally minded, and comfortable working both in the field and in a collaborative office setting to support technically complex projects from planning through execution and completion.\n\nSchedule\n\nSchedule is driven by active project and operational needs and may vary by jobsite, production schedules, and customer requirements.\n\nWork is primarily Monday–Friday; however, extended hours, travel, early morning starts, and occasional weekend work are expected in support of field operations and project execution.\n\nWork Location\n\nHybrid field‑based position based out of Springfield, OR.\n\nFrequent travel to active drilling and blasting project sites across the United States is required.\n\nWork is regularly performed in active mining and site development environments.\n\nCompensation\n\nWe offer a generous and progressive pay scale. Pay for this position depends on experience.\n\nTypical annual earnings: $85,000 - $125,000 per year.\n\nFull benefits package available for full‑time employees.\n\nJob Requirements / Qualifications\n\nExperience: Minimum of 2–5 years of engineering, project engineering, field engineering, or construction operations experience within mining, drilling and blasting, aggregates, or related industries preferred.\n\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.\n\nIndustry knowledge: Exposure to construction, mining, quarry, aggregates, drilling, blasting, or heavy equipment operations preferred.\n\nTechnical proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with project management, scheduling, drone mapping, modeling, or construction technology platforms preferred.\n\nTechnology aptitude: Demonstrates strong interest in operational technology, automation, drone applications, modeling software, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and production.\n\nTravel flexibility: Ability and willingness to travel frequently to project sites and support field operations as needed.\n\nCommunication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers, field personnel, vendors, and leadership teams.\n\nProblem solving: Ability to identify operational challenges, develop practical solutions, and adapt quickly within dynamic field environments.\n\nDriver license: Valid driver’s license with a driving record that includes no more than 3 moving violations and/or chargeable accidents in the last 3 years and no DUIIs.\n\nBackground check: Required through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in compliance with federal government restrictions.\n\nPre‑employment drug test and physical: Pre‑employment drug test and physical required. ARI conducts random drug tests and post‑accident testing. For safety reasons, ARI maintains a zero‑tolerance drug policy, including marijuana use.\n\nAdditional Skills\n\nValues‑Driven: Embodies ARI’s values of integrity, teamwork, resilience, and continuous improvement.\n\nCommunication: Builds strong working relationships through clear, responsive, and professional communication across field and office teams.\n\nTeamwork: Collaborates effectively with operations, project managers, drill crews, blasters, customers, and leadership teams to support successful project execution.\n\nProblem solving: Identifies operational challenges proactively and develops practical, solution‑oriented approaches in fast‑paced field environments.\n\nAdaptability: Adjusts quickly to changing project conditions, operational priorities, weather conditions, and field demands.\n\nTechnology aptitude: Demonstrates strong systems capability and interest in field technologies, modeling software, drone applications, and operational reporting tools.\n\nAttention to detail: Maintains high levels of accuracy and organization across project documentation, scheduling, field reporting, and engineering support activities.\n\nInitiative: Takes ownership of responsibilities, follows through on commitments, and actively seeks opportunities to improve operational effectiveness.\n\nTime management: Effectively manages multiple projects, competing priorities, travel schedules, and operational deadlines.\n\nCustomer focus: Supports positive customer relationships by maintaining professionalism, responsiveness, and a solutions‑oriented mindset.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nProject Execution & Field Operations\n\nProject coordination: Supports the successful execution of drilling, blasting, crushing, and heavy civil construction projects from initial planning through project completion.\n\nField support: Maintains active field involvement to support operational execution, project readiness, production goals, and quality expectations.\n\nOperational alignment: Coordinates closely with field leadership, project managers, and operations teams to ensure projects remain organized, efficient, and properly supported.\n\nCustomer interaction: Participates in customer meetings, project discussions, and field reviews to support project communication and execution.\n\nProject tracking: Monitors project progress, schedules, operational updates, and key deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.\n\nIssue resolution: Identifies and helps resolve operational, scheduling, and project‑related challenges to support safe and efficient project execution.\n\nDrilling & Blasting Engineering Support\n\nBlast support: Assists with drilling and blasting project planning, field implementation, and operational coordination activities.\n\nDrill pattern integration: Supports drill pattern layout, blast planning activities, and field execution coordination using available operational technologies and software platforms.\n\nTechnical support: Serves as a technical resource for field operations teams, assisting with operational questions, field adjustments, and project support needs.\n\nProduction optimization: Supports efforts to improve operational efficiency, production quality, fragmentation results, and overall field performance.\n\nData collection: Assists with compiling field data including drill logs, blast reports, production information, and operational records.\n\nSafety\n\nSafety‑First Mindset: Maintains a safety‑first mindset and continually works with team members to promote and uphold a safe work environment.\n\nRegulatory Compliance: Consistently follows all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA/MSHA regulations.\n\nAdditional duties: Perform other duties to contribute to the company’s overall success.\n\nBenefits\n\nPaid Time Off\n\nPaid Holidays\n\nCompany‑Paid Lodging: When working on jobs that require more than 1.5 hours of one‑way travel, ARI arranges and covers 100% of lodging accommodations.\n\nPaid travel‑time\n\nHealth Insurance: We offer health insurance at a cost of $59/month for the employee portion of the basic plan. We also offer buy‑up plan options that have lower deductibles.\n\nVision Insurance: We cover 100% of vision premiums.\n\nDental Insurance: We offer dental insurance through Cigna and cover a portion of the employee premium for dental benefits.\n\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees may contribute a portion of their earnings, pre‑tax, to a Flexible Spending Account. Funds may be used to pay for qualified medical or dependent care expenses not covered by insurance.\n\nVoluntary Insurance: Critical illness, accident protection, short‑term disability, and life insurance options.\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling services for employees and their household members.\n\n401(k): Match 100% of the first 3% of your salary and 50% of the amount that exceeds 3%, up to 5%. ARI may also make a profit‑sharing contribution at the end of the plan year.\n\nPosition Details\n\nDepartment: Engineering\n\nNon‑management position\n\nFull‑time position\n\nEqual‑Opportunity Employer\nARI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-06-17T04:17:01.587Z","dateModified":"2026-06-17T04:17:01.587Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Aggregate Resource Industries","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Springfield","addressRegion":"MA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"6c4703fa2ae8a5fa77f553a0"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6c4703fa2ae8a5fa77f553a0"}}