Mining Pumping & Slurry Systems Engineer

Knight Piésold Ltd.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) / Roth 401(k) / Employer match

Health insurance (incl. Rx)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Discretionary annual bonus program

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Transit benefit program

Job summary

Knight Piésold Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical/Process Engineer to support design and delivery of pumping, piping, slurry transport, and water systems for mining and tailings projects.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team from studies through commissioning, focusing on turbomachinery, piping, and control systems. The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, 4–10 years of experience, and strong 3D modelling skills (AutoCAD 3D, Plant 3D, Revit, SolidWorks).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 4 to 10 years relevant experience.
• 3D modelling capabilities with AutoCAD 3D, Plant 3D, Revit and Solid Works.
• Knowledge of turbomachinery and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Hydraulic, process, mechanical and piping design.
• Assist in the development of studies from concept to implementation.
• Concepts, feasibility, and detailed designs for pumping & piping systems.
• Review project calculations, specifications, and drawings to meet code and quality requirements.
• Preparation of detailed specifications, data sheets, calculations, and reports.
• Develop the preparation of drawings, P&IDs and schematics.
• Research and analyze data and prepare and respond to RFIs.
• Assist or perform quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Engage and interface with suppliers, manufacturers and contractors.
• Prepare control philosophy documents together with the applicable process parameters.
• 3D Drafting of pumping and piping systems, including miscellaneous metallic structures and pipe supports.

Skills

Turbomachinery knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Electrical I&C collaboration

Spanish bilingual (a plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical/Process Engineering (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Plant 3D

Revit

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Fathom/Impulse

CESAR

Inventor

Job description

Knight Piésold Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical/Process Engineer to support design and delivery of pumping, piping, slurry transport, and water systems for mining and tailings projects.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team from studies through commissioning, focusing on turbomachinery, piping, and control systems. The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, 4–10 years of experience, and strong 3D modelling skills (AutoCAD 3D, Plant 3D, Revit, SolidWorks).