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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for mud engineering in Portland, ME is $32.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.96 and $39.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mud engineer?

A Mud Engineering job involves managing and maintaining the drilling fluid (mud) used in oil and gas well operations. Mud engineers ensure that the drilling fluid has the right properties to optimize drilling efficiency, control pressure, and remove cuttings. They monitor and adjust the mud composition based on well conditions to prevent issues like wellbore instability or equipment damage. Their role is critical in maintaining safety, reducing costs, and improving overall drilling performance.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a mud engineer?

To thrive as a Mud Engineer, you need a solid understanding of drilling fluid chemistry, geology, and fluid dynamics, usually supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with drilling mud testing equipment, fluid analysis software, and certification in well control are highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring safe drilling operations, minimizing risks, and delivering cost-effective wellbore solutions.

What are the typical working conditions and schedule for a mud engineer?

Mud Engineers often work on oil and gas drilling sites, which can include onshore rigs or offshore platforms, and shifts usually involve extended hours with rotation schedules such as two weeks on, two weeks off. The work environment may require long periods away from home in remote locations and demands strict adherence to safety protocols. Mud Engineers regularly interact with drilling crews, geologists, and company representatives to monitor fluid systems and solve operational challenges. Despite the demanding schedule, the role offers unique opportunities for hands-on experience and skill development in the field, often leading to career advancement within drilling and petroleum engineering.

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Infographic showing various Mud Engineering job openings in Portland, ME as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,093 per year, or $32.7 per hour.

Structural Engineering Project Manager - Bridges

Portland, ME • On-site

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.
Construction • 1 - 5K employees
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$81K - $108K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Description
Are you looking to advance your career in structural engineering project management and take the next step by leading projects in a firm nationally recognized for its structural engineering? Are you interested in providing leadership for various structural projects in New England, with a focus on New Hampshire and Maine? If so, then GPI has a place for you!
GPI's success is built around its seven strategic objectives, which start with employee satisfaction. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed. We actively solicit input from every team member and implement change to ensure our culture is driven by clear, open communication, respect, and going the extra mile for each other.
About the Job:
GPI is seeking a full-time Structural Engineering Project Manager for our New England branch based in our Portsmouth, NH, Bedford, NH, Salem, NH, or Portland, ME office. GPI offers flexible work schedules, allowing employees to split time between the office and working from home. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for career growth as the selected candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities and the ability to influence the success of our people and projects.
This position is to project management of structural design projects in New England, focusing on projects in New Hampshire and Maine for state agencies and municipalities. We are currently designing multiple-span bridges, large-span bridges, and signature structures. We have new design, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair projects, including structural design and detailing of bridges, walls, and dams. With a strong backlog and a long history of positive client relationships, the opportunity for growth is significant.
Required Responsibilities:
  • Plan and manage all aspects of bridge design and rehabilitation projects.
  • Independently coordinate the work of engineers and balance the project delivery team throughout the entire project's development.
  • Established client relations.
  • Be integrated with marketing and proposal development, contractual matters, design, and production meetings.
  • Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
  • Conduct work sessions for design development and contract documents in conjunction with staff from other technical disciplines.
  • Coordinate workload throughout project development and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
  • Track and manage project budgets.
  • Mentor staff.

Preferred Responsibilities:
  • Lead routine bridge inspections for state and local agencies.
  • Manage and review load rating computations for structures owned by state and local agencies.
  • Oversee and review bridge hydrology and hydraulics analyses.

Qualifications:
  • 8 to 20+ years of experience.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is required.
  • PE licensure required in NH or ME.
  • Experience with state DOTs, transportation agencies, and municipalities in New England.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (preferred).
  • NHI/FHWA Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges (preferred).
  • NHDOT, MaineDOT, and MTA experience preferred

Requirements
  • Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
  • Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
  • Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
  • Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
  • Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
  • Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
  • Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'
  • Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working

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