Senior Electrical Engineer, Mining Infrastructure Lead

Solidus Resources, LLC

Nevada (IA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Solidus Resources, a U.S.-based gold development company, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for a large-scale greenfield mining project in Lovelock, Nevada. You will lead site electrical infrastructure design, construction, commissioning, and performance, coordinating with EPCM firms, contractors, and operations teams to ensure safe, compliant project execution.

You will oversee MV/LV power distribution, substations, and process facilities, review technical deliverables, and drive energization

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
PE license is required.
7–10+ years of electrical engineering experience in mining, heavy industrial, oil & gas, energy, or large infrastructure projects.
Experience supporting project development, construction, and commissioning.
Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and overhead/underground power lines.
Experience with protection systems, relay coordination, arc flash analysis, and electrical safety practices.
Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, VFDs, and industrial control systems.
Experience managing EPCM firms, contractors, and equipment vendors.

Responsibilities

Act as the electrical engineering lead for site electrical infrastructure from substation to end user.
Oversee the design, construction, commissioning, and startup of electrical systems across the mine site.
Review and manage engineering deliverables, including single-line diagrams, load lists, power studies, equipment specifications, and construction drawings.
Provide technical oversight of MV/LV power distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, motors, and backup power systems.
Manage EPCM partners, contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants to ensure quality, schedule, and technical compliance.
Support electrical system design, grounding, protection philosophies, relay coordination, and arc flash studies.
Coordinate electrical interfaces with process, mechanical, civil, and controls disciplines.
Support PLC, SCADA, VFD, and automation system integration.
Lead FAT/SAT activities, commissioning, energization planning, and system startup.
Develop and review commissioning procedures, test plans, and energization documentation.
Troubleshoot electrical system issues during construction, commissioning, and operations.
Ensure compliance with electrical safety programs, LOTO procedures, and applicable codes and standards.