Project Engineer

NEWRANGE COPPER NICKEL LLC • Hoyt Lakes, MN

5d • $106,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, or another individual designated by the Company, the Project Engineer plans, coordinates, and executes engineering projects and implements capital and sustaining projects from concept through commissioning. The role manages multiple projects through development and execution, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and compliance requirements are met. Most design and estimating work is performed by external engineering firms, so the Project Engineer maintains working relationships with those firms, directs and evaluates their deliverables, and ensures appropriate technical and commercial controls. The role works under general direction, exercises independent technical judgment, and recommends solutions and project decisions to the Engineering Manager.

The Project Engineer provides field leadership during construction, installation, and commissioning; coordinates with internal departments and external contractors and vendors; and supports start-up and operational handover. The role also maintains project documentation, reports, and engineering records, and contributes to continuous improvement and lessons learned. All roles at NewRange are expected to serve as courageous safety leaders and foster a proactive safety and sustainability culture grounded in health, safety, the environment, and communities.

The position works in both office and active project-site environments, with occasional travel to operating or construction sites. Work may involve sitting and computer use, walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs or accessing elevated platforms, wearing required PPE, and exposure to varying weather, noise, dust, and other typical construction or industrial site conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Environmental, Mining, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of engineering experience in mining, heavy industrial, manufacturing, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including independent judgment in resolving unusual technical problems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently under general direction and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work in office and active project-site environments, including occasional travel to operating or construction sites, and to meet the described physical and site-condition requirements.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of local building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Familiarity with engineering design or project management software, such as AutoCAD or project scheduling tools.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering projects from concept through implementation and close-out, working independently under general direction.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical documentation, and manage projects to approved scope, schedule, and budget.
• Track project progress, deliverables, and milestones; identify risks and deviations; and take corrective action or escalate issues with recommendations.
• Coordinate project activities with operations, maintenance, procurement, environmental teams, and other internal departments.
• Direct external engineering firms responsible for project design and cost estimation, and evaluate deliverables for technical quality, cost, and schedule.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, project documentation, construction drawings, layouts, and equipment specifications; accept or return deliverables with required corrections and recommend approval where appropriate.
• Provide technical direction during equipment installation, construction activities, and system upgrades.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Provide field leadership during construction, installation, and commissioning of engineering projects.
• Inspect installations for compliance with engineering designs and project specifications, and resolve deviations.
• Manage contractors and vendors during project execution, including scope, schedule, and change control.
• Support start-up activities and operational handover to site teams.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and engineering records.
• Prepare technical reports, project updates, and presentations for stakeholders and management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to lessons learned reviews following project completion.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet operational needs.
• Lead by example as a courageous safety leader and foster a proactive safety and sustainability culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level