Cortez - Mechanical Engineer, Dewatering

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401k with employer contribution and 1:

PTO

Company-sponsored medical clinics

Company match share purchase program

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Cortez operation to design, size, and optimize mechanical systems across projects. You will collaborate with consultants and internal teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

The role emphasizes pump and pipeline design, instrumentation and control systems, telemetry, and automation, with a focus on reliable, data-driven improvements. A BS in engineering and strong collaboration skills are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Mining, or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with pump system design, pipeline design, and/or industrial process systems preferred.
• Knowledge of project management principles and coordinating projects, contractors, and consultants preferred.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, including monitoring and regulation of temperature, pressure, level, and flow in industrial processes is preferred.
• Experience with calibration, alignment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation such as pressure and flow transmitters; data analysis to improve performance preferred.
• Familiarity with telemetry, automation, and process control systems, including data collection and real-time monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Execute aspects of small- and medium-sized projects: planning, justification, engineering, design, and implementation.
• Develop project cost estimates and forecasts.
• Provide engineering and design input to consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate with internal teams during planning, design, construction, and commissioning of wells and related infrastructure.
• Communicate with Operations, Environmental, Safety, and other stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Assist with procurement of equipment, materials, and contracts.
• Ensure safety-focused design and construction per standards and requirements.
• Provide technical input for environmental reporting to regulatory bodies.
• Perform pump sizing and selection for booster and downhole pump applications.
• Perform transformer sizing and support electrical equipment requirements for projects.
• Design and size pipelines and related process systems.
• Analyze and report project and operations data to management.
• Support telemetry projects including installation and data output.
• Support automation to improve process monitoring, control, and performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to enhance reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Instrumentation & control systems

Telemetry & automation

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Mining, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description

Would you like to build your career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? Nevada Gold Mines has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer at our Cortez operation.

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 maintaining a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day, and leaving a sustainable legacy in our host communities.

Responsibilities

• Execute aspects of small- and medium-sized projects, including project planning, justification, engineering, design, and implementation.
• Develop project cost estimates and forecasts.
• Provide engineering and design input to consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate with internal Nevada Gold Mines teams throughout the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of wells and related infrastructure.
• Communicate regularly with Operations, Environmental, Safety, Project Sponsors, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Assist with the procurement of equipment, materials, supplies, and contracts.
• Ensure projects are designed and constructed with safety as the highest priority and in accordance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Provide technical input for the Annual Environmental Report submitted to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP).
• Perform pump sizing and selection for booster and downhole pump applications.
• Perform transformer sizing and support electrical equipment requirements associated with projects.
• Design and size pipelines and associated process systems.
• Analyze and report project and operational data to management.
• Support telemetry projects, including system installation, data collection, and data output.
• Support automation and instrumentation projects to improve process monitoring, control, and system performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and recommend engineering solutions to improve reliability, efficiency, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Mining, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; equivalent relevant engineering experience may be considered.
• Experience or demonstrated knowledge in pump system design, pipeline design, and/or industrial process systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of project management principles, including experience coordinating projects, contractors, consultants, and contracts, is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of measurement, instrumentation, and control systems, including the ability to monitor and regulate temperature, pressure, level, and flow in industrial processes, is preferred.
• Experience with calibration, alignment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation such as pressure and flow transmitters; ability to use data analysis and diagnostics to improve system performance is preferred.
• Familiarity with telemetry, automation, and process control systems, including installation, data collection, real-time monitoring, and integration of instrumentation into automation networks, is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required; proficiency with AutoCAD is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment and demonstrated ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position are required.

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.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.