Mechanical Engineer I — Capital Projects (Mining)

Nevada Gold Mines; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Company-sponsored clinics

Employee share purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to plan, schedule, and coordinate capital projects of moderate scope. You will own projects from scope through construction and closeout with support from senior engineers, while promoting a safe, compliant work environment.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 1–4 years of experience (mining/aerospace-adjacent favorable), and proficiency in AutoCAD or 3D CAD tools, MS Office, and scheduling software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable field required.
• 1–4 years engineering experience; mining or heavy industry experience a plus.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including presenting technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with MS Office; scheduling tools (MS Project or similar) required.
• Demonstrated ownership of a project from scope through closeout; strong organization.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned capital projects from scope definition to closeout.
• Drive work forward independently and elevate roadblocks early.
• Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules and bid evaluations.
• Review designs and calculations for structures, piping, and equipment.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Electrical, Safety, Procurement and Finance.
• Oversee contractors in the field to ensure safety, schedule and budget compliance.
• Report project status, cost, safety compliance and schedules clearly to leadership.
• Promote safety, environmental, and MSHA compliance on all work.
• Support mining operations and fixed maintenance on critical issues.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Ownership of projects

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor/SolidWorks

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to plan, schedule, and coordinate capital projects of moderate scope. You will own projects from scope through construction and closeout with support from senior engineers, while promoting a safe, compliant work environment.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 1–4 years of experience (mining/aerospace-adjacent favorable), and proficiency in AutoCAD or 3D CAD tools, MS Office, and scheduling software.