Senior Project Engineer

Coeur Mining, Inc.; Lead (SD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Coeur Mining, Inc. Wharf in South Dakota seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital, sustaining capital, infrastructure, and operational improvement projects from concept through commissioning.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Process, Environmental, Supply Chain, Finance, and external contractors to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while upholding engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.
• PE designation preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of engineering and project management experience in mining or related industries.
• Experience managing capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Contractor management and construction oversight experience.
• Strong understanding of project controls, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Experience preparing capital appropriations, business cases, and economic evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and sustaining capital projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and resources.
• Prepare charters, cost estimates, business cases, and approvals.
• Coordinate design activities by internal teams and external consultants.
• Develop and monitor project schedules using best practices.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Procurement coordination for equipment and contracted services.
• Mentor engineers and project coordinators and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) designation

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Vulcan

Whittle

Trimble GPS

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Wharf

We Pursue a Higher Standard

We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Wharf is an open-pit, heap-leach gold operation and the only gold mine operating in South Dakota. Located in the northern Black Hills, Wharf is the only known operating mine that shares a hillside with a ski resort, Terry Peak.

Coeur Wharf has been part of the local community since 1983, actively volunteering and supporting the arts, educational programs, beautification events and children’s and wellness programs.

Approximately 260 miners, geologists, engineers, environmentalists, operators and various business leaders are employed at the mine and call South Dakota home. Coeur Wharf prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment.

About The Job

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for leading and delivering capital, sustaining capital, infrastructure, and operational improvement projects from concept through commissioning. This role provides technical leadership, project management expertise, and cross-functional coordination to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with site objectives.

The Senior Project Engineer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Process, Environmental, Supply Chain, Finance, and external contractors to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining strong safety, environmental, and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of capital and sustaining capital projects from concept selection through commissioning and project closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and resource requirements.
• Prepare project charters, cost estimates, business cases, and authorization requests for management approval.
• Coordinate engineering design activities performed by internal teams and external consultants.
• Develop and manage project schedules utilizing project management best practices.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions to maintain project objectives.
• Manage contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate procurement activities for project equipment, materials, and contracted services.
• Conduct field inspections to verify project progress, quality, and compliance with design requirements.
• Support annual capital planning and long-range site infrastructure planning processes.
• Develop and monitor project KPIs including cost performance, schedule adherence, safety metrics, and project deliverables.
• Facilitate project risk assessments, constructability reviews, and hazard identification processes.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable regulatory, environmental, permitting, and company requirements.
• Support commissioning, startup, and operational handover activities.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities that improve operational reliability, efficiency, safety, and cost performance.
• Prepare project progress reports and presentations for site and corporate leadership.
• Manage change control processes and maintain project documentation.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and provide mentoring to engineers, technical staff, and project coordinators.
• Develop business improvement initiatives that increase value and optimize resources. Implement and monitor KPIs to demonstrate initiatives are being met.
• Periodically audit engineering processes and propose improvements (grade control, planning, field work) to remain within industry standards.
• Provide input for LOM planning sequence and help develop plans for pit access and expansions.
• Develop audit process to ensure that deliverables meet engineering standards.
• Coordinate with operations dept. to ensure plans/projects are understood and achievable and that proper resources have been allocated to properly execute plans or projects.
• Prepare TR in accordance with NI 43-101 and new SK 1300 guidelines
• Plan and administer budget needs.
• Act immediately to correct safety concerns or address opportunities to improve.
• Provide technical leadership to all departments. Coach and mentor staff within department.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Job Requirements

• Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe production
• Work in all conditions and environments
• Able to lift 25 lbs. on a continuous basis
• Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily
• Must have valid drivers license

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Mining, Electrical, Chemical, or related engineering discipline).
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of engineering and project management experience in mining, heavy industrial, construction, chemical processing, or related industries.
• Experience managing capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Demonstrated experience with contractor management and construction oversight.
• Strong understanding of project controls, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Experience preparing capital appropriations, business cases, and economic evaluations.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project. Also experience in AutoCAD, Vulcan, Whittle, and Trimble GPS software.
• Experience with project scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent).
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Understanding of engineering design principles and industrial construction practices.
• Familiarity with procurement, contract administration, and contractor management processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Self-directed, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion while maintaining safety and operational excellence.
• Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies, and procedures.

Preferred Experience

• Mining industry experience.
• Heap leach, process plant, infrastructure, crushing, material handling, water management, or mine facilities project experience.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $1M in value.
• Familiarity with MSHA regulations and mining operational environments.
• Experience supporting brownfield facility expansions and operational improvement initiatives.

Relocation Support?

Yes

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.