7.5. Project Engineer I – Recycling

Phoenix Tailings•Exeter, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. Phoenix Tailings is looking for an execution-oriented Project Engineer I – Recycling who wants to be in the field every day helping build first-of-a-kind, cutting-edge manufacturing processes. You will be part of the project management team leading facility expansion and new construction, working closely with internal engineering, EPC partners, and contractors to coordinate installation, field execution, and startup of key process systems. Experience supporting capital projects, including managing external contractors, developing SOWs and RFPs, and navigating purchase order and change management processes, will be highly valuable in this role. Our facilities sit at the fast-paced intersection of rare earth metals and climate technology. The right candidate moves quickly, takes ownership, and is energized by Phoenix’s mission.

Requirements

B.S. in a Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related physical engineering discipline
0 – 4 years of experience (internships, co-ops, or full-time) in one or more of the following: capital projects, plant engineering, construction support, commissioning/startup, industrial operations, or EPC/contractor execution
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment 5 days a week
Ability to read and redline drawings (P&IDs, isometrics, equipment layouts) and coordinate technical feedback with contractors
Strong technical fundamentals and the ability to turn process intent into physical systems that work
A growth mindset with comfort taking informed risks, learning from failures, and improving fast

Responsibilities

Support Phoenix’s owner-side engineering execution for facility expansion and construction workstreams, with a focus on recycling and byproduct recovery systems
Review contractor deliverables (PFDs/P&IDs, layouts, isometrics, equipment GA drawings, vendor data sheets, I&E packages) for constructability, operability, and alignment with Phoenix process intent
Support installation planning and field execution, including equipment setting, tie-ins, piping runs, instrumentation installation, and utility connections
Manage technical coordination with contractors in the field (RFIs, redlines, field changes, punchlists, turnover packages, as-builts)
Support procurement execution by reviewing vendor submittals, coordinating FAT/SAT needs where applicable, and ensuring equipment meets performance requirements
Participate in commissioning and startup activities: pre-startup safety reviews, HAZOPs, checkouts, loop checks support, water runs, initial operations support, and stabilization