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Cortez - Project Engineer II

Nevada Gold Mines
Elko, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026
Position Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Project Engineer II to join our team. The successful candidate will assist and support team members with assigned aspects of mining projects.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively assist with s project designs, costing, and the implementation management activities
  • Work closely with Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), Permitting, Asset Management, Reliability, Operations and Technical Services, to research, analyze and provide supporting documents for inclusion in project scopes
  • Assist the Environmental (HSE)/Permitting group in obtaining required permits to prevent delays in construction, commissioning, and final handover to the plant
  • Research and provide information for inclusion in project scopes of work subsequent contracts, procurement orders, required supporting documentation, and performs other duties as assigned
  • Formulate project parameters, and assist in monitoring progress to address constraints
  • Preform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in engineering or a related field required
  • Project planning/management experience required
  • Knowledge of the seven project phases concept (Identify, Prepare, Appraise, Present, Implement, Monitor, and Evaluate), and become proficient at using the concepts for all projects preferred
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of DROM (Design for Reliability, Operability, and Maintainability) and OR (Operational Readiness) principles preferred
  • Commitment to safety for self and others as well as embracing environmentally friendly work practices required
  • Contract management experience preferred
  • Proficient with MS Office products including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint and visualization software and scheduling software required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
  • Experience with DROM (Design for Reliability, Operability, Maintainability) practices preferred
  • Ability to work rotating shifts required
  • Ability to work Underground required
  • Familiar with OR (Operational Readiness) practices and how to apply them preferred
  • Familiar with Reliability Engineering and condition-based monitoring practices preferred
  • Business Improvement, Asset Management, Enterprise Resource Planning experience preferred
  • Ability to distinguish the difference between greenfield and brownfield projects preferred
  • Familiarity with Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) initiatives preferred

What We Can Offer You

  • A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
  • Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
  • Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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