Senior Electrical Engineer, Minerals & Metals, US

AtkinsRéalis; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 131,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 100% vesting

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Henderson, NV seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide leadership for the Arthur Gold Project Feasibility Study, developing power distribution, electrical infrastructure, and plant electrical systems with safety, reliability, and cost efficiency in mind.

You will lead electrical activities, review design criteria, prepare cost inputs, coordinate interfaces with multiple disciplines, and support transition from feasibility to basic engineering and project execution.

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years of electrical engineering experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Experience leading PFS/FS/FEED/EPCM projects as Electrical Lead.
• Strong knowledge of medium- and high-voltage power systems and electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead all electrical engineering activities for the study, including power distribution, substations, transmission interconnections, plant electrical systems, and auxiliary facilities.
• Develop and review electrical design criteria, load lists, single-line diagrams, and electrical equipment specifications.
• Prepare electrical capital cost inputs, design assumptions, execution strategies, and study deliverables.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with process, mechanical, layout, instrumentation, controls, water, tailings, and infrastructure teams.
• Support development and evaluation of power supply alternatives, utility interconnection requirements, and grid integration strategies.
• Participate in risk assessments, value improvement initiatives, trade-off studies, and constructability reviews.
• Provide technical oversight for engineering consultants, equipment suppliers, and specialist electrical subcontractors.
• Support development of project schedules, discipline budgets, and resource plans.
• Lead electrical discipline reviews and provide quality assurance for all electrical deliverables.
• Represent the electrical discipline during client meetings, workshops, and technical review sessions.
• Support transition from feasibility study into basic engineering and project execution phases.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Power systems design

Substations & distribution

Project leadership

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Henderson, NV

The Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering leadership and technical oversight for the Arthur Gold Project Feasibility Study. Lead development of power distribution, electrical infrastructure, and facility electrical systems while ensuring safe, reliable, maintainable, and cost-effective solutions aligned with project objectives.

Your role

• Lead all electrical engineering activities for the study, including power distribution, substations, transmission interconnections, plant electrical systems, and auxiliary facilities.
• Develop and review electrical design criteria, load lists, single-line diagrams, and electrical equipment specifications.
• Prepare electrical capital cost inputs, design assumptions, execution strategies, and study deliverables.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with process, mechanical, layout, instrumentation, controls, water, tailings, and infrastructure teams.
• Support development and evaluation of power supply alternatives, utility interconnection requirements, and grid integration strategies.
• Participate in risk assessments, value improvement initiatives, trade-off studies, and constructability reviews.
• Provide technical oversight for engineering consultants, equipment suppliers, and specialist electrical subcontractors.
• Support development of project schedules, discipline budgets, and resource plans.
• Lead electrical discipline reviews and provide quality assurance for all electrical deliverables.
• Represent the electrical discipline during client meetings, workshops, and technical review sessions.
• Support transition from feasibility study into basic engineering and project execution phases.

About you

• 15–20+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting mining, minerals processing, or major industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated experience serving as Electrical Lead on PFS, FS, FEED, and EPCM projects.
• Strong experience with medium- and high-voltage power systems, substations, motor control centers, power distribution, and plant electrical infrastructure.
• Experience evaluating utility connections, transmission systems, and power supply alternatives.
• Strong understanding of electrical design standards, equipment specifications, and industry codes applicable to mining projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams within a study or project environment.
• Strong client-facing communication and technical leadership skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred.
• Gold processing plant and mine-site electrical infrastructure experience is strongly preferred.

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $130,700 - $165,700 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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