Terra Firma Professional Engineering, LLC

03/23/2026

Come work with us! Now hiring!

HIRING CIVIL ENGINEER - 2026

Four-person site/civil engineering consulting firm, Terra Firma Professional Engineering, LLC, located on the harbor in Belfast, Maine, seeks qualified applicants for a full-time civil engineer position starting immediately.

Our fields of expertise include:
-Commercial + Residential Site Plans
-Grading + Drainage Design
-Roadway + Utility Plans
-Local, State, Federal Permits
-Dock Permitting
-Shoreline Stabilization, Design + Permitting
-Land Use Consulting + Strategy

The ideal candidate will possess the following minimum skill set:
-Fluency with Autodesk Civil 3D design software, mandatory
-Fluency with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and email
-Familiarity with GIS software (Global Mapper) and hydrology modeling software (HydroCAD) a plus;
-Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineer License (PE) a plus.

Must be willing to work both in an office environment and outdoors during all types of weather. Our office is in a spectacular location with terrific people on Belfast Harbor and our job sites are located throughout Maine, with a focus on Coastal Waldo, Knox, and Hancock Counties. Moderate physical activity should be expected during field work, which typically consists of measurements, site investigations, and construction site inspections. Office work will involve Autodesk Civil 3D drafting and design, site grading, roadway layout and grading, and utility design, permit application preparation, exhibit creation, letter writing, and communications with multi-disciplinary team members and clients. Driver’s license and own transportation to and from office or job site is required.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated person who enjoys solving problems and collaborating with co-workers and other consultants to get our clients’ projects built!

Interested applicants send resume via email to [email protected].

10/22/2025

Thomas Fowler PE, LLC is now TERRA FIRMA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING!

New name, updated logo- SAME initials (TFPE), same location in Belfast, Maine, same team providing quality civil engineering and permitting services to points around the State of Maine!

We do have a new phone number and website to share as well, call us at (207) 218-1212 or visit www.terrafirmaengineering.com to explore your project ideas today.

11/23/2022

We at Thomas Fowler PE have loved our 8 years as tenants at the Social Capital building! If you need comfortable, clean, ultra-convenient office space with great internet in downtown Belfast we recommend giving Trudy a call!

We have an office space coming open - please spread the word if you know anyone who might be interested. Thanks!

"Multiperson professional office for rent starting early 2023. Downtown building with great vibe. 300 square feet, parking, AC, fiber optic VPN, shared conference room with wireless projector and hybrid ZOOM equipment, more.

PM for more info or call Trudy at 805-708-8163."

11/30/2021

For we have sent support to Belfast Flying Shoes!
We have been so impressed with the way that this organization has adapted to continue to bring song, dance, joy and support to many layers of our Waldo County community throughout the pandemic. Innovations such as individual dance spaces on the lawn, 200 ukeleles for students, guest musicians and movers at Captain Albert Stevens School surprise Adventure School, music lessons with the Reentry residents, concerts outside Tall Pines, Radio Show and video social time have helped a broad swath of our community stay safe, vibrant and connected in this challenging time.

We hope you'll consider joining us in supporting Belfast Flying Shoes. Read all about what they are up to and make a donation at this link: https://mailchi.mp/d2da7338107f/keep-our-shoes-flying-help-sustain-bfs?e=82b7f01f40

05/07/2021

UPDATE on The Belfast Daffodil Project on tv news tonight. Thanks to all the small businesses who came together to fund 8,000 bulbs for this fall’s planting.

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On our walk today we could see that Belfast is bursting with a stunning array of daffodils- thanks to Elisabeth Wolfe and the The Belfast Daffodil Project who are 102,000 into their goal of planting 1,000,000 daffodils!

We are signed up to be part of this fall's planting with some other local businesses so that next spring we'll enjoy more cheery flowers! Fun to partner with you:
AMBIANCE
Ando Anderson Music Teacher
Jim Bahoosh Builder
Bahner Farm
Belfast Co-op
Brambles
CG Bikes
Colburn Shoe Store
Colburn Shoe Store
Consumers Fuel
Daisychain Farm
Traditional Acupuncture- Elizabeth Garber
Green Streets
The Foot Nurse
MTA Accounting
GO Logic
Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company
Ocean House
Ociepka & Burnett, P.A.
Thomas Fowler Civil Engineer
Rollie's Bar & Grill
Shangri-La Stoneworks
Vinolio
Worth Real Estate!

WABI TV5 News at 5:00

04/28/2021

UPDATE on The Belfast Daffodil Project on tv news tonight. Thanks to all the small businesses who came together to fund 8,000 bulbs for this fall’s planting.

https://www.wabi.tv/video/2021/05/06/belfast-group-helping-city-bloom-by-planting-thousands-daffodils/
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On our walk today we could see that Belfast is bursting with a stunning array of daffodils- thanks to Elisabeth Wolfe and the The Belfast Daffodil Project who are 102,000 into their goal of planting 1,000,000 daffodils!

We are signed up to be part of this fall's planting with some other local businesses so that next spring we'll enjoy more cheery flowers! Fun to partner with you:
AMBIANCE
Ando Anderson Music Teacher
Jim Bahoosh Builder
Bahner Farm
Belfast Co-op
Brambles
CG Bikes
Colburn Shoe Store
Colburn Shoe Store
Consumers Fuel
Daisychain Farm
Traditional Acupuncture- Elizabeth Garber
Green Streets
The Foot Nurse
MTA Accounting
GO Logic
Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company
Ocean House
Ociepka & Burnett, P.A.
Thomas Fowler Civil Engineer
Rollie's Bar & Grill
Shangri-La Stoneworks
Vinolio
Worth Real Estate!

The small business group is aiming for 5,000 bulbs this fall, let us know if you'd like to join us.

Anyone can donate here to buy bulbs- $25=100 bulbs.

https://gofund.me/92f2c9a1

and get more information here: www.belfastdaffodilproject.com

GOAL: Planting 1 Million Daffodils in Belfast in order to beautify, connect and and unite a… Elisabeth Wolfe needs your support for Belfast Daffodil Project

10/21/2020

I'm proud to be the newest member of the Belfast Comprehensive Planning Committee! I even took an oath at City Hall this morning. See photo with daughter's support. Looking forward to helping chart the next course in the City's plan. I'm sure we will be officially soliciting public input, but if you are a citizen of Belfast and want to discuss the comprehensive plan, give me a call! (207) 322-5827.

09/03/2020

Annadeene and I are pleased to get to play some music with these fine folks at Belfast Summer Nights- postponed until tomorrow, Friday, September 4 from 5-7pm.

UPDATE: I'm thinking it is going to be an epic close to an epic summer of music from the bridge. Thank you to all of our sponsors and contributors and listeners! Postponed to FRIDAY!

07/16/2020

Proud to celebrate our musicians and community through Belfast Summer Nights music series. See you all from a distance out on the water this evening!

We are extremely thankful for all those who have helped put this evening together. We celebrate the strong community we live in and want to thank here our business sponsors: Bahner Farm, Belfast Flying Shoes Dance Series, The City of Belfast, FrostyBottom Brewing, Little River Veterinary Hospital, and Thomas Fowler PE- Civil Engineer.

If you would like to join us as a sponsor, or make any kind of donation please contact us or donate through our umbrella organization Waterfall Arts VIRTUAL TIP HAT:
http://www.paypal.me/waterfallarts (Please write SUMMER NIGHTS in the notes)

05/14/2020

View from shore.