Turquoise Ridge - Underground Electrical Engineer I/II

Barrick Mining Corporation•Golconda, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nevada Gold Mines is hiring an Electrical Engineer for its Capital Projects team at Turquoise Ridge. The role leads electrical and power system capital projects, including substations, power distribution, generation, and controls, supporting reliable, efficient, and safe surface and underground operations. The engineer is expected to apply strong power systems expertise and independently deliver projects from initiation through commissioning. The position includes advanced technical work in substation protection and control design, power distribution, and generation systems up to 120 kV; managing engineering consultants and contractors; and overseeing construction and commissioning. It also involves project scope, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, stakeholder communication, and supporting less-experienced engineering personnel. The role requires a commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and working underground and in field conditions.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in power systems engineering or project management; mining or utility experience is preferred.
Experience managing external contractors and consultants.
Experience with the MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Commitment to professional development and staying current with power system technologies and industry trends.
Willingness to work underground and in field conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
Proficiency in power system analysis software such as ETAP.
Understanding of electrical codes, standards, and regulations, including MSHA, NEC, NESC, IEEE, and NETA.
Experience with AcSELerator Quickset, SEL RTAC, and GE Enervista.
SCADA-related skill sets.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Familiarity with SAP ERP software for project management, procurement, budgeting, and resource tracking.

Responsibilities

Apply advanced technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills to substation protection and control design, power distribution, and generation systems up to 120 kV; diagnose and resolve complex electrical power system issues.
Perform professional and supervisory electrical engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of electric infrastructure projects.
Manage engineering design consultants and provide technical guidance and design review for surface and underground mining power system projects.
Oversee construction and commissioning of surface and underground power system projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Enforce safety protocols, environmental regulations, and industry standards in power system activities.
Align power system initiatives with Nevada Gold Mines' values and objectives, supporting efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Coordinate and manage external contractors and consultants, ensuring work meets project scope, deliverables, timelines, budget, and quality standards.
Advise or supervise engineering personnel with limited experience.
Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization, reliability improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement.
Oversee power system projects from initiation through completion, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.