Junior Project Engineer: Mining & Mineral Processing

Perpetua Resources; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Perpetua Resources is seeking a Junior Project Engineer to support planning, design, execution, and delivery of mining and mineral processing projects. Working under senior engineers and project managers, you will contribute across chemical, civil, mechanical systems, and field implementation to keep projects safe, on schedule, and within budget.

You will assist with deliverables, documentation, procurement, contractor coordination, and reporting, while escalating risks when needed and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and related discipline required.
• 0–3 years of engineering or project experience in mining/industrial projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced project environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of mining project plans from concept through commissioning.
• Track scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables; prepare progress reports.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, operations, consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Participate in meetings; document minutes and action items; monitor progress.
• Escalate risks, issues, and delays to project leadership.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical reports under senior engineers.
• Provide field engineering support during construction and commissioning.
• Review vendor drawings and submittals for compliance.
• Support punch-list turnover, turnover documentation, and commissioning activities.
• Champion safety culture; comply with MSHA/OSHA and company standards.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

SolidWorks

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Perpetua Resources is seeking a Junior Project Engineer to support planning, design, execution, and delivery of mining and mineral processing projects. Working under senior engineers and project managers, you will contribute across chemical, civil, mechanical systems, and field implementation to keep projects safe, on schedule, and within budget.

You will assist with deliverables, documentation, procurement, contractor coordination, and reporting, while escalating risks when needed and