Turquoise Ridge - Project Engineer III

Position Description JOB DESCRIPTION

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Projects Engineer III to join our Turquoise Ridge team. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing leadership in project planning, engineering design, cost estimation, and implementation management across assigned capital projects.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities

- Deliver solutions that ensure the safe, efficient, and economically viable development of underground and surface mining infrastructure in alignment with operational goals, budgets, and timelines.

- Work assignments require a high degree of technical judgment, creativity, initiative, and tact, particularly in navigating project constraints and stakeholder requirements.

- The role also includes the supervision, mentorship, and performance management of junior and mid-level project engineers to support technical excellence and career development.

- Effectively assist with s project designs, costing, and the implementation management activities

- Lead, mentor, and develop subordinate project engineers by setting clear objectives, providing structured feedback, and championing innovative thinking and process optimisation.

- Direct every phase of assigned underground and surface mining projects, coordinating contractors, construction crews, discipline engineers, and project support staff to deliver safe, on-budget, on-schedule results.

- Confirm that engineering specifications and criteria comply with MSHA, EPA, NFPA, and internal corporate standards, and drive corrective action where gaps exist.

- Proactively identify emerging issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement timely technical solutions to maintain project momentum.

- Prepare capital allocation requests (AFE), assemble comprehensive supporting documentation, and actively champion funding approval through the stage-gate process.

- Develop and maintain economic models to support high-level strategy, scenario analysis, and project optimisation.

- Track committed, expended, and forecast costs versus budget, explain variances, and recommend cost-control measures as needed.

- Create and maintain fully resourced CPM schedules; perform critical-path and “what-if” analysis to protect key milestones.

- Interface with Operations to obtain user requirements and ensure engineered designs meet production objectives.

- Liaise with Environmental teams to confirm all permits and approvals are secured early and avoid construction or commissioning delays.

- Understand how adjacent engineering disciplines intersect, and manage cross-functional impacts throughout the project life-cycle.

- Generate detailed proposals and Class I–V cost estimates, covering equipment, materials, labour, and specialist services.

- Provide in-house engineering design support where outsourcing is not economical or schedule-appropriate.

- Oversee QA/QC activities , ensuring work meets design intent, budget, and schedule, and produce concise status reports for distribution.

- Perform quantitative risk and opportunity analyses, maintain risk registers, and develop mitigation / exploitation strategies for each project phase.

- Define project parameters, monitor progress against constraints, and escalate issues with recommended countermeasures.

- Communicate clearly across all levels, adapting technical detail to suit diverse audiences—including senior leadership.

- Develop procurement specifications, EPC bid packages, and technical evaluations ; support tender clarification and award negotiations.

- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain to secure services and materials at the best total-cost-of-ownership.

- Create, update, and embed SOPs and asset-management tactics, and deliver operator training during commissioning and start-up.

- Establish KPI frameworks and dashboards to track daily, weekly, and monthly project performance and feed into analytics.

- Engage all impacted departments early, capture their requirements, and represent their interests during field execution.

- Compile post-project reports, capture lessons learned, and feed improvements into future capital projects.

- Ensure project-control procedures and governance standards are fully implemented and audited for compliance.

- Champion HS&E culture , conduct Field-Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs), and ensure all activities meet or exceed safety regulations.

- Stay current with emerging technologies, regulations, and best practices through continuous learning and professional accreditation.

- Preform other duties as required

Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science degree in Mining, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field from an accredited institution required

- Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in project planning, execution, and management, preferably in mining, heavy industrial, or construction environments. required

- Comprehensive understanding of project lifecycle phases, including prioritization, design, execution, construction, commissioning, handover, and post-project evaluation required

- Working knowledge of contract development and contractor performance management, including scope alignment, compliance, and performance tracking required

- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project; familiar with scheduling platforms, design/visualization software, and other industry-relevant tools used in mining projects required

- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to interface effectively with multidisciplinary professionals and cross-functional teams required

- Demonstrated proficiency in organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and timelines in a structured manner required

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical and project-related information to both technical and non-technical audiences required

- Knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, regulations, and best practices, including peripheral disciplines impacting mining and infrastructure projects preferred

What We Can Offer You

- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.

- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Core Values & Company Dna

Zero Harm

We value safety and health above all else and we take personal responsibility and ownership as one team. Responsible and Accountable

We act as owners, challenge each other as peers, learn and build on successes. One team, One mission.

Build a Sustainable Legacy

We earn our social license by being part of our host communities, managing the impact of our operations and building a sustainable legacy.

Fit For Purpose

We keep it simple – deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.

Partnerships

We foster genuine partnerships and deliver on our commitments.

Results Driven

We are results-driven through agile decision-making and disciplined execution.

Be Honest, Transparent, and Act with Integrity

We communicate directly, honestly and transparently.