Senior Electrical Engineer – On‑Site Mining Power Lead

Solidus Resources, LLC; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidus Resources, LLC, a U.S.-based gold development company, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for the Lovelock, NV mine site. You will oversee the design, construction, commissioning, and performance of site electrical infrastructure, including substations and power distribution, partnering with EPCM firms and operations teams.

The role requires leading FAT/SAT activities, ensuring safety, compliance, and timely execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 7–10+ years of electrical engineering experience in mining, heavy industrial, or large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as electrical engineering lead for site electrical infrastructure from substation to end user.
• Oversee design, construction, commissioning, and startup of electrical systems across the mine site.
• Review and manage engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams, load lists, and power studies.
• Provide technical oversight of MV/LV power distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, 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.
• 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.

Skills

Power distribution systems

Electrical safety practices

PLC/SCADA/VFDs

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ETAP

SKM

AutoCAD

Job description

Solidus Resources, LLC, a U.S.-based gold development company, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for the Lovelock, NV mine site. You will oversee the design, construction, commissioning, and performance of site electrical infrastructure, including substations and power distribution, partnering with EPCM firms and operations teams.

The role requires leading FAT/SAT activities, ensuring safety, compliance, and timely execution.