Senior Project Engineer
About The Position
Discover a rewarding career opportunity at Kinross in the stunning rural landscapes of Washington State. Recognized for our leadership in low-impact mine development and nationally acclaimed for our reclamation and closure practices, our team has produced gold from six different deposits in the region since 1990. Currently the operation is managing an exciting multi-year pipeline of projects and is looking to build our team to effectively deliver results. The Project Engineer will support the Curlew Basin Restart project with an estimated length of 16-months. Reporting to the Construction Manager, this role is responsible for construction packages, monitoring performance, championing risk management, and coordinating cost and quality updates.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline. PMP certification is an asset.
- 5-8 years' project engineering experience in mining, heavy construction, or a similar environment.
- Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, specifications, and project schedules (Primavera, MS Project, or similar).
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills; ability to manage priorities under pressure.
- Familiarity with MSHA safety standards, mine site regulations, and project controls.
- Computer proficiency with Office suite, project management, AutoCad and other design software.
- Experience coordinating contractors, procurement, and document control.
- Flexibility to work at remote mine sites and on rotating schedules as required.
- Valid driver's license required.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Update and review construction work plans, schedules, and budgets for process plant refurbishment, new facilities, and supporting infrastructure.
- Partner with the contracts and procurement teams to manage material, equipment, and service submittals; coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure timely delivery and readiness at site.
- Support field construction by reviewing drawings, specifications, and change orders; assist with technical clarifications and ensure design intent and quality requirements are met.
- Monitor construction progress and performance; track and report on key milestones, cost trends, and schedule updates to the Project Manager and site management.
- Participate in planning and execution of commissioning, punch-list closeout, and handover activities for completed work packages.
- Maintain and analyze up-to-date as-built records, test results, daily logs, and other field documentation to support project turnover and quality assurance.
- Lead and oversee field risk assessments, contingency planning, and technical troubleshooting during construction and startup.
- Collaborate with planners and project teams to update progress tracking tools (e.g., Power BI, P6) and ensure timely reporting on project status, changes, and performance metrics.
- Engage daily with contractors to verify progress, address interface issues, and maintain alignment with the construction schedule and safety standards.
- Oversee and act as a reference source to the project coordinator.
- Perform other duties as required to support safe and efficient field execution of the mine restart project.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with match
- Paid time off
- Stock purchase option
- Basic life insurance
- Short Term Incentive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Mining (except Oil and Gas)
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
