Mining and Critical Minerals Specialist

Lindahl Reed•Albany, OR

5d•$100,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lindahl Reed is seeking a technical specialist to support the Department of Energy’s Advanced Mining, Minerals, and Materials Production Technologies (AMMPT) initiatives. The role supports critical minerals and materials programs through technical analysis, applied research and development support, and project management. It is suited to mid-level professionals working across technology, government, industry, and research organizations, and requires the ability to support multiple technical projects simultaneously. The position is hybrid and based in Washington, DC; Golden, Colorado; or Albany, Oregon. It is full-time, with an annual salary range of $100,000 to $140,000. Employment requires U.S. citizenship. A background check is required after an offer is accepted, and special credentialing, clearance, and access may be required as a condition of employment. Continued employment is contingent on timely and acceptable reference and background check results; failure to obtain required government or client credentialing or clearance may result in termination. The role may include technical review and analysis of mining and mineral-processing RD&D projects; project and portfolio tracking; coordination with researchers, laboratories, industry, universities, and DOE program managers; and preparation of technical and program communications. The employee will also support meetings, evaluate outcomes against performance measures, maintain project records, and improve project management and tracking processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mining, geological, metallurgical, chemical, materials, mechanical, or environmental engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 8 years of professional experience supporting mining, mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, critical minerals, or related technology programs.
Experience supporting technical research, engineering projects, or federally funded RD&D initiatives.
Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple technical projects and tracking schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize technical information into concise written products.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and Microsoft Project or comparable project management software.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline.

Responsibilities

Support technical review and analysis of research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects related to mining and mineral-processing technologies.
Monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and technical performance against program objectives.
Track project progress, identify schedule, technical, and programmatic risks, and support development of mitigation strategies.
Support portfolio management, including status reporting, performance metric tracking, and data collection.
Coordinate with principal investigators, national laboratories, industry partners, universities, and DOE program managers to facilitate project execution.
Prepare technical summaries, briefing materials, presentations, white papers, and program reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
Analyze technical data, project documentation, and research findings to support funding decisions and program planning.
Help organize and facilitate technical meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
Help evaluate project outcomes against established performance metrics and program milestones.
Maintain project documentation, action-item tracking, meeting notes, and other program management records.
Contribute to improvements in project management processes, reporting tools, and portfolio tracking systems.