Mining and Critical Minerals Specialist

Lindahl Reed; Albany, Golden (OR, OR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Company-paid life, disability coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Professional and educational dev.

Other benefits

Job summary

Lindahl Reed, Inc. is seeking a Mining and Critical Minerals Technical Specialist to support the Department of Energy's AMMPT initiatives. The role focuses on mining technical analysis, RD&D review, and project management across multiple stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in mining or related fields, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage diverse technical projects while working in a hybrid environment. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining, geological, metallurgical, chemical, materials, mechanical, environmental engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 8+ years professional experience supporting mining, mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, critical minerals, or related technology programs
• Experience supporting technical research, engineering projects, or federally funded RD&D initiatives
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple technical projects and tracking schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to synthesize technical information into concise written products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Project or comparable PM software
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, analytical, and project management support across DOE critical minerals initiatives.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and technical performance.
• Track progress and identify risks while supporting mitigation strategies.
• Assist with portfolio management: status reporting, metrics, data collection.
• Coordinate with investigators, labs, industry partners, universities, and DOE managers.
• Prepare technical summaries, briefing materials, and program reports for technical/non-technical audiences.
• Analyze data and documentation to support funding decisions and planning.
• Support meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
• Maintain project documentation and action item tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (mining/geology/metallurgical/chemical/materials/engineering)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position:Mining and Critical Minerals Specialist

Location: Hybrid Washington DC, Golden CO, or Albany, OR

Job Id:3160

# of Openings:1

Title: Mining and Critical Minerals Technical Specialist

Location: Washington DC, Golden CO, or Albany, OR (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $100,000- $140,000/ year

Years of Experience: 8+ years professional experience

Level of Education: Bachelor’s degree in mining, geological, metallurgical, chemical, materials, mechanical, environmental engineering, or a related technical discipline

Company Description

Now is the time to join Lindahl Reed, Inc. Lindahl Reed is a scientific, engineering, technical, and research company supporting the nation’s most critical missions in Energy Innovation, National Security,and Environmental Stewardship. At Lindahl Reed, we live our values every day. Integrity, trust, and excellence are the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to pioneering innovative solutions, enabling cutting-edge technologies, and advancing a cleaner, and more resilient and secure world.We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.

Description/Job Summary

Lindahl Reed is seeking motivated individuals with technical experience in mining, mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, or related engineering disciplines to support the Department of Energy's Advanced Mining, Minerals, and Materials Production Technologies (AMMPT) initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess experience supporting applied research and development programs, technical analysis, and project management activities related to critical minerals and materials technologies.

This position is well suited for mid-level professionals who enjoy working at the intersection of technology, government, industry, and research organizations. Candidates should possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills and be capable of supporting multiple technical projects simultaneously.

Duties/Responsibilities

The Technical Specialist will provide technical, analytical, and project management support across DOE critical minerals and materials initiatives. Responsibilities may include:

• Support technical review and analysis of research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RD&D) projects related to mining and mineral processing technologies.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and technical performance to ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Track project progress and identify schedule, technical, or programmatic risks while supporting development of mitigation strategies.
• Assist with portfolio management activities, including project status reporting, performance metric tracking, and data collection.
• Coordinate with principal investigators, national laboratories, industry partners, universities, and DOE program managers to facilitate project execution.
• Prepare technical summaries, briefing materials, presentations, white papers, and program reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analyze technical data, project documentation, and research findings to support funding decisions and program planning.
• Support organization and facilitation of technical meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
• Assist in evaluating project outcomes against established performance metrics and program milestones.
• Maintain project documentation, action item tracking, meeting notes, and other program management records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes, reporting tools, and portfolio tracking systems.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mining, geological, metallurgical, chemical, materials, mechanical, environmental engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years professional experience supporting mining, mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, critical minerals, or related technology programs.
• Experience supporting technical research, engineering projects, or federally funded RD&D initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple technical projects and tracking schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize technical information into concise written products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Project or comparable project management software.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or technical discipline

The following benefits are available to benefit-eligible employees (working 30+ hours per week):

• Medical Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Company paid Basic Life, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Professional and Educational Development
• And other benefits

By applying for hybrid work, you are able to set up your own ergonomic work environment.

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate may be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment with Lindahl Reed will be contingent upon the timely and acceptable results of candidate’s reference/background check. This position may requirespecial credentialing, clearance, and accessas a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your credentialing and/ or clearance, it may result in terminationofyour employment.

Lindahl Reed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Lindahl Reed complies with pay disclosure requirements for applicable cities and states.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Lindahl Reed’s sole discretion.