Project Engineer

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

For over 25 years, Palmetto Rock Services, Inc. has been providing expert contract drilling services for quarries, mines, construction sites, and more.

Whether to simply fragment rock which needs to be excavated or to prepare for a more complex controlled blast, we have truly mastered this highly-specialized skill. Palmetto Rock can handle the most challenging drilling projects with an unmatched level of safety and professionalism.