Senior Process Engineer, Capital Projects, Rare Earth Plant

USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR); Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Rare Earth, Inc. in Wheat Ridge, CO is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for Capital Projects. The role involves liaising with the EPCM contractor during the project's FEL-3 engineering phase, ensuring accurate transmission of process knowledge and technical deliverables.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of experience in process engineering, particularly in capital project delivery within minerals processing. The position offers a salary range of $135,000 - $145,000 per year and the company promotes equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of process engineering experience in minerals processing or chemical industries.
• Experience as an owner's representative on major capital projects.
• Strong problem-solving and technical guidance skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between process development team and EPCM contractor.
• Lead review cycles for key engineering deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Support design and commissioning of process systems.

Skills

Process engineering experience

Engineering deliverables knowledge (PDC, BFD, PFD, P&ID)

Capital project delivery

Collaboration and stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Advanced degree

Job description

USA Rare Earth, Inc. in Wheat Ridge, CO is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for Capital Projects. The role involves liaising with the EPCM contractor during the project's FEL-3 engineering phase, ensuring accurate transmission of process knowledge and technical deliverables.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of experience in process engineering, particularly in capital project delivery within minerals processing. The position offers a salary range of $135,000 - $145,000 per year and the company promotes equal employment opportunities.