Senior Project Engineer – Heap Leach & Feasibility Studies

SSR Mining Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to lead studies advancing opportunities from scoping through pre-feasibility and feasibility, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities across mining, processing, infrastructure, and capital projects.

Reporting to the Study Director, you will manage technical consultants, interact with Exploration, Operations, Environment, Permitting and Finance teams, and help prepare study reports, investment memoranda and executive presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a engineering discipline as specified.
• Minimum eight years of engineering and project development experience in mining or related fields.
• Experience supporting studies through IA, Concept, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility stages.
• Strong understanding of project management and stage-gate processes.
• Experience with exploration, mine planning, processing, and infrastructure concepts.
• Experience working with professional services consultants is a plus.
• Heap Leach Facility engineering or design experience is advantageous.
• Previous project experience in Nevada is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple cross-functional studies from IA to Feasibility Study stages.
• Develop scopes and manage consultant engagements within budget and quality targets.
• Coordinate internal/external resources for Concept, IA, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility studies.
• Document and present study results and status updates to stakeholders.
• Support site teams with economic filters and execution strategies.
• Develop study schedules, budgets, and resource plans; monitor progress and risks.
• Assist in CAPEX/OPEX estimates and related assumptions.
• Lead technical trade-off studies and prepare investment materials.
• Collaborate with Environmental, Permitting, and Community Relations teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical writing

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine/Mechanical/Civil/Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

SSR Mining Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to lead studies advancing opportunities from scoping through pre-feasibility and feasibility, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities across mining, processing, infrastructure, and capital projects.

Reporting to the Study Director, you will manage technical consultants, interact with Exploration, Operations, Environment, Permitting and Finance teams, and help prepare study reports, investment memoranda and executive presentations.