Senior Electrical Engineer, Minerals & Metals, US

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability (short-term & long-term)

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Leaves of absence options

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Henderson, NV is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical engineering for a feasibility study on a mining project. You will direct power distribution, substations, and plant electrical systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions aligned with project goals.

The role requires 15-20+ years in mining-related electrical engineering, experience as Electrical Lead on PFS/FS/FEED/EPCM, strong HV/MV system knowledge, and client-facing leadership.

Qualifications

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

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 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 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 subcontractors.
• Support development of project schedules, discipline budgets, and resource plans.
• Lead electrical discipline reviews and QA for electrical deliverables.
• Represent electrical during client meetings, workshops, and technical reviews.
• Support transition from feasibility study into basic engineering and project execution.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Client-facing communication

Power systems

Job description

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.

Benefits

• 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
• voluntary benefits

30 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.

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.

Additional information

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

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability.