Project Engineer
Vacancy Number: CR-254894
USA, Denver
Fulltime: 50 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: June 20, 2025
Introduction
Brunel is currently searching for a Project Engineer for a long-term contract position with our client located in Denver, Colorado. Will consider out of area candidate on a 4/1 rotation.
What are you going to do
If not local, this can be a 4x1 rotational position with 4 weeks working at site.
Hired candidate will provide technical expertise, guidance and leadership for a variety of designated engineering projects and programs at assigned project under general supervision.
The position will support the Tailing Storage Facility (TSF) Engineering Manager and a project team to manage the consultant developing the TSF detailed engineering phase and the engineering field support.
Essential Functions:
- Reviews, investigates and develops appropriate recommendations regarding assigned engineering projects.
- Serves as technical expert on a wide range of small to medium site construction, expansion or modification projects.
- Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
- Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations.
- May contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas.
- May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams, such as PDMC Mill Operations, Refinery Operations, etc.
- Performs other duties as required.
Job Scope
- Nature of work: Works on moderately complex issues, implements solutions through individual effort but may delegate more routine tasks to others.
- Level of interaction: Collaborates mostly with peers in the same functional area, and/or department and has moderate external interaction.
- Autonomy/decision making: Works under frequent supervision and has limited latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines impacting the individual assigned area of work.
- Budgetary responsibility: Assists with budget preparation and monitoring.
- Managerial responsibility: Does not manage people, function, projects or programs.
Essential skills and knowledge
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years engineering experience in an area or areas relevant to assignment, including project management experience.
- Knowledge of principles and project engineering and project management
- Demonstrate technical competence through engineering and/or operations experience
- Proficient in MS Office and other engineering tools (CAD, analytical, mapping)
Language Skills, Certifications and/or Training
- Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering
- Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Skill in following safety practices, and recognizing, controlling and/or eliminating hazards
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Experience with metal mining operations, especially with regards to geotechnical, structural, earth and concrete works.
- Skilled in related engineering software (AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS, GoldSim), scheduling (MS Project).
What we offer
Position will include competitive wage, plus 401K match, medical, dental and vision insurance that start on day 1. If candidate is not local to Denver, client will provide accommodations and travel for a 4 week on, 1 week work from home rotation, along with monthly stipend for living expenses.