Project Engineer

Greenstone Gold Mines; Greenstone; Hybrid; CAD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Gold in Canada seeks a Project Engineer to plan, coordinate, and support water management and infrastructure projects at the mine site. You will act as a package manager for RFPs, liaise with consultants, and ensure designs meet requirements and safety standards. Civil or mining engineering background with P.Eng.

preferred. Responsibilities include reviewing deliverables, supporting procurement, and coordinating across operations, environmental, and geotechnical teams to ensure timely,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mining, water management, earthworks or mine infrastructure project experience.
• Experience coordinating design deliverables with engineering consultants.
• Experience preparing scopes of work, tender packages, or RFPs.
• Proven project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple technical assignments and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare scopes of work for studies, consulting, and construction packages.
• Support the preparation, issuance, and administration of RFPs.
• Respond to technical questions from contractors during tendering and construction.
• Coordinate and manage engineering consultants and review design deliverables.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between consultants and the project team.
• Provide in-house engineering and design support where appropriate.
• Review technical docs for compliance with project requirements and site standards.
• Support procurement and contract activities with technical input.
• Coordinate with operations,Environmental, and geotechnical teams to align designs.

Skills

5+ years mining experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communications

Safety oriented

Adaptability in inclusive environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mining Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft 365

Job description

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company operation in the Americas, with projects in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Nicaragua. We have five operating gold mines and a clear path to achieve more than one million ounces of annual gold production from a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Equinox Gold's team of proven and experienced mining professionals identify promising assets and develop them into world-class mines that operate to the highest environmental, social and safety standards. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of this high-functioning team and are committed to the Company's success, just as we are dedicated to developing our people. We invite you to join our team as Equinox Gold works to achieve its vision of becoming the premier Americas gold producer.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal Engineer, the Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and providing engineering support for construction projects related to water management infrastructure, shear key construction for waste dumps, and various ad hoc infrastructure projects at the mine site. This role acts as a package manager for assigned Requests for Proposals (RFPs). The role works closely with external consultants, contractors, and the project execution team in the planning, design, procurement, and implementation of projects. Acting primarily in a technical capacity, the Project Engineer develops scopes of work, supports Requests for Proposals (RFPs), responds to technical inquiries from contractors, and coordinates engineering deliverables. The role also contributes to select in-house design activities and ensures technical information is effectively communicated between consultants and the project execution team. The successful candidate has practical experience in civil, mining, water management, or tailings-related projects and a strong understanding of engineering design coordination, consultant management, and project development within an operating mine environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare scopes of work for engineering studies, consulting assignments, and construction packages related to water management, mine infrastructure projects, and waste dumps.
• Support the preparation, issuance, and administration of Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Respond to technical questions from contractors during tendering and construction phases.
• Coordinate and manage engineering consultants, including review of design deliverables, drawings, specifications, as-builts, and technical reports.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between consultants and the project execution team.
• Provide in-house engineering and design support where appropriate.
• Review technical documentation to confirm compliance with project requirements, site standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Support procurement and contract activities by providing technical input and evaluations.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, environmental, and geotechnical teams to confirm designs align with operational requirements.
• Assist with project planning, risk identification, and technical decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare technical summaries and project updates for management review.
• Support ad hoc mine infrastructure construction projects from initiation to completion.
• Assist in the selection and management of consultants and contractors.
• Conduct field inspections in conjunction with the project execution team.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• 5+ years of relevant experience in mining, water management systems, earthworks, or mine infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with engineering consultants and coordinating technical design deliverables.
• Experience preparing scopes of work, tender packages, or RFP documentation.
• Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple technical assignments and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft 365 productivity suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with CAD software.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.

Job Conditions

• Full proficiency in English.
• Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) rotational work schedule.
• This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Certifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng. or equivalent).
• Valid driver's license.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mining Engineering or related discipline.

The salary range for this position is from$116,908.00to$142,887.00.