Project Engineer - Mining

Description

Loenbro Southwest is looking for a Mining Project Engineer to support the Project Manager and ensure technical accuracy across all project aspects. The engineer will collaborate with team members, coordinate engineering, oversee documentation, and maintain compliance with codes and standards while helping to keep projects profitable.

• Cooperate and communicate with the Project Manager and other participants, creating efficient methods and maintaining profitability.
• Coordinate with the Preconstruction Group for required engineering on projects.
• Coordinate field test methods and monitor test quality per project requirements and internal guidelines.
• Maintain and organize all construction documentation (drawings, specs, change orders, quality, closeout) in Procore as required.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications.
• Gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to customers, vendors, subcontractors, agencies, and internal use.
• Coordinate with third‑party detailing service for submittals and transmittals.
• Coordinate field surveying, dimensions, and verification with superintendent or subcontractor, including elevation, control points, and as‑built data compilation.
• Perform material take‑offs from drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Prepare purchase requisitions for project materials and monitor delivery status to support schedule, budget, and specifications.
• Provide project administration and correspondence functions, including permitting, bonding, and RFIs.
• Assist PM in developing SSHEPs and setting up project kick‑off meetings.
• Assist PM in developing subcontract agreements.
• Assist PM with developing the schedule of values for billing.
• Assist PM with developing estimates.
• Coordinate with other divisions on estimates.
• Assist PM with job walks to ensure quality estimates.
• Ensure project estimate complies with Loenbro standards.
• Assist PM to develop and maintain the project schedule; MS Project experience required.
• Integrate estimate and projects according to the latest Procore procedures.
• Assist PM and superintendent with daily planning.
• Ensure claiming schemes are set up and quantity tracking performed on all projects.
• Update estimate and projects with change orders per PM direction.
• Attend site meetings as needed.
• Work around dust, acid plants, smelters, crushers, and chemical plants.

Requirements

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2‑3 years of mining/MSHA experience, strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Project, and Procore. The position involves field work in challenging Southwest climates, travel throughout the region, and offers health, dental, vision, and life insurance plus PTO.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong supervisory and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project software.
• Mining and open‑pit experience required.
• Knowledge of MSHA‑related compliance.
• Diverse background in fabrication, steel erection, piping, mechanical, equipment setting, concrete, civil, and electrical (minimum 50% of expectations).
• Understanding of mining equipment such as crushers, mills, flotation equipment, moly plants, thickener tanks, smelters, acid plants, process equipment, various piping, and SX plants.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 2‑3 years or more of mining/MSHA experience.
• Prolonged periods working outdoors in the elements.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Use of respiratory PPE and work around mining‑related elements.
• Must pass pre‑employment drug testing and physical screening, with annual re‑screening as needed.
• Ability to handle heat and cold climates throughout the Southwest.
• Exposure to loud noises in a construction environment.
• Travel throughout the Southwest United States; office based in Gilbert, AZ.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• PTO / sick time.
• Monday‑Friday workweek.
• Possible weekends.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance