Project Engineer

Capstone Copper Pinto Valley; Miami (AZ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 162,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with company match

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Job summary

A mining company in Arizona is seeking a Project Engineer to support construction activities on tailings facilities and other projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 3 years of experience in the mining or heavy civil industry. Responsibilities include developing project plans, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary range between $116,000.00 and $162,500.00, alongside generous benefits including a 401(k) plan and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mining or heavy civil industry.
• Experience in project engineering on large civil projects preferred.
• Knowledge of quality control functions and document control.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans and timelines.
• Manage and monitor engineering tasks, budgets, and expenses.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain and expand engineering documentation systems.
• Prepare detailed technical reports for meetings.

Skills

MSHA safety and quality standards

Technical report writing

Networking and communication skills

Advanced planning tools (MS Project)

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Mining Engineering

Tools

MS Project

CAD and PDF editing

Job description

Project Engineer

Join Capstone Copper Pinto Valley as a Project Engineer. The role supports construction activities on tailings facilities and other mine projects.

Position Purpose

The Project Engineer will provide engineering, project management, and documentation for assigned projects, supporting facilities planning, project execution, and document management.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans and timelines.
• Manage and monitor engineering tasks, budgets, and expense tracking.
• Provide oversight of engineering efforts, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain and expand the engineering documentation system, including CAD and PDF editing.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations for procurement and stakeholder meetings.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and support budget development.
• Support additional tasks as assigned.

Reporting To

Principal Advisor – Civil Projects

Collaborating With

Internal: Project Managers, Construction Manager/Coordinators, Quality Control Contractors, Engineering firms, Operations and support areas.

External: Construction contractors.

People Reporting To This Position

Quality Control Contractor

Work Environment

50% office and 50% field.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Mining Engineering.

Years of Relevant Experience

• 3+ years in mining or heavy civil industry.

Preferred Experience

• Project engineering on large civil projects.
• Quality control functions.
• Document control and submittal review.
• Cost and schedule review, P6 or MS Project.
• Project management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of MSHA safety and quality standards.
• Technical report writing.
• Strong networking and communication skills.
• Organize and conduct meetings.
• Proficiency in advanced planning tools (MS Project).
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with diverse internal and external teams.
• Experience managing schedules and budgets.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Retirement boost contributions.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Annual short‑term incentive bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles, and homes.

Salary

Claypool, AZ – $116,000.00–$162,500.00