Project Engineer

• Schedule is driven by active project and operational needs and may vary by jobsite, production schedules, and customer requirements.
• Work 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.

• Hybrid field-based position based out of Springfield, OR.
• Frequent travel to active drilling and blasting project sites across the United States is required.
• Work is regularly performed in active mining and site development environments.

• We offer a generous and progressive pay scale. Pay for this position depends on experience. 
• Typical annual earnings: $85,000 - $125,000 per year.
• Full benefits package available for full-time employees

• Experience: 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.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Industry knowledge: Exposure to construction, mining, quarry, aggregates, drilling, blasting, or heavy equipment operations preferred.
• Technical 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.

• Technology aptitude: Demonstrates strong interest in operational technology, automation, drone applications, modeling software, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and production.
• Travel flexibility: Ability and willingness to travel frequently to project sites and support field operations as needed.

• Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers, field personnel, vendors, and leadership teams.
• Problem solving: Ability to identify operational challenges, develop practical solutions, and adapt quickly within dynamic field environments.
• Driver 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.
• Background check: Required through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in compliance with federal government restrictions.
• Pre-employment drug test and physical: Pre-employment drug test and physical required. We conduct random drug tests and post-accident testing. For safety reasons, ARI maintains a zero-tolerance drug policy, including marijuana use.

• Values-Driven: Embodies ARI’s values of integrity, teamwork, resilience, and continuous improvement.
• Communication: Builds strong working relationships through clear, responsive, and professional communication across field and office teams.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with operations, project managers, drill crews, blasters, customers, and leadership teams to support successful project execution.
• Problem solving: Identifies operational challenges proactively and develops practical, solution-oriented approaches in fast-paced field environments.
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to changing project conditions, operational priorities, weather conditions, and field demands.
• Technology aptitude: Demonstrates strong systems capability and interest in field technologies, modeling software, drone applications, and operational reporting tools.
• Attention to detail: Maintains high levels of accuracy and organization across project documentation, scheduling, field reporting, and engineering support activities.
• Initiative: Takes ownership of responsibilities, follows through on commitments, and actively seeks opportunities to improve operational effectiveness.
• Time management: Effectively manages multiple projects, competing priorities, travel schedules, and operational deadlines.
• Customer focus: Supports positive customer relationships by maintaining professionalism, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

• Project coordination: Supports the successful execution of drilling, blasting, crushing, and heavy civil construction projects from initial planning through project completion.
• Field support: Maintains active field involvement to support operational execution, project readiness, production goals, and quality expectations.
• Operational alignment: Coordinates closely with field leadership, project managers, and operations teams to ensure projects remain organized, efficient, and properly supported.
• Customer interaction: Participates in customer meetings, project discussions, and field reviews to support project communication and execution.
• Project tracking: Monitors project progress, schedules, operational updates, and key deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Issue resolution: Identifies and helps resolve operational, scheduling, and project-related challenges to support safe and efficient project execution.

• Blast support: Assists with drilling and blasting project planning, field implementation, and operational coordination activities.
• Drill pattern integration: Supports drill pattern layout, blast planning activities, and field execution coordination using available operational technologies and software platforms.
• Technical support: Serves as a technical resource for field operations teams, assisting with operational questions, field adjustments, and project support needs.
• Production optimization: Supports efforts to improve operational efficiency, production quality, fragmentation results, and overall field performance.
• Data collection: Assists with compiling field data including drill logs, blast reports, production information, and operational records.

• Safety-First Mindset: Maintains a safety-first mindset and continually works with team members to promote and uphold a safe work environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Consistently follows all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA/MSHA regulations.
• Additional duties: Perform other duties to contribute to the company’s overall success.

• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays
• Company 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.
• Paid travel-time
• Health 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. 
• Vision Insurance We cover 100% of vision premiums
• Dental Insurance We offer Dental insurance through Cigna and cover a portion of the employee premium for dental benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employees are given the option to contribute a portion of their earnings, pre-tax, into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). They can use the funds contributed to their account to pay for qualified medical or dependent care expenses that are not covered by insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance We offer a voluntary insurance program for Critical Illness, Accident Protection, Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) With this benefit program, employees and members of their household can receive free, confidential counseling services to help work through both personal and professional issues.
• 401k We match 100% of the first 3% of your salary that you contribute, and 50% of the amount that exceeds 3%, up to 5% of your annual earnings. In addition, ARI may make a profit-sharing contribution to your account at the end of the plan year.

Department: Engineering
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position