Lead Project Engineer - Capital Projects (Mining)

MP Materials; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials in Mountain Pass, CA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning. The role focuses on delivering on time, within scope, and within budget, coordinating with managers, contractors, and technical teams to maintain schedules and cost controls.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in project leadership within industrial/high-tech manufacturing, familiar with commissioning, cost estimates, and safety

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience leading capital projects in industrial/high-tech environments.
• Familiarity with commissioning/start-up of equipment and facilities.
• Ability to discuss cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project outcomes across Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning.
• Develop and update the project schedule.
• Proactively resolve performance, scope, and schedule issues with Contractors.
• Supervise work per Initiation Task List and Project Execution Plan.
• Monitor action items, risks and opportunities; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee procurement and contract progress throughout the project.
• Maintain focus on milestones and key objectives.

Skills

Project leadership

Industrial manufacturing

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Chemical engineering

Education

B.S. or higher in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Visio

Job description

MP Materials in Mountain Pass, CA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning. The role focuses on delivering on time, within scope, and within budget, coordinating with managers, contractors, and technical teams to maintain schedules and cost controls.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in project leadership within industrial/high-tech manufacturing, familiar with commissioning, cost estimates, and safety