Senior Technical Consultant: Mining Technologies and Mineral Processing Technologies
About The Position
Nexight Group is seeking individuals with experience working in the mining and mineral commodity production industry. Ideal candidates will have experience managing applied research projects and the development and/or piloting of novel mining, extraction, beneficiation, and mineral processing technologies. Candidates should have an engineering degree and 12 or more years of relevant experience. 10 years of experience is acceptable if the candidate has a master’s degree and 6 years of experience is acceptable if the candidate has a PhD. Nexight Group is a small technical and management consulting firm that serves a variety of clients, including the Department of Energy. Adaptability, critical thinking, genuine curiosity, and collaboration are all equally important skills to technical experience. Please note, any job offer is contingent on contract award, anticipated before July 2026. The hiring process for these positions will conclude with a “meet & greet” between individual candidates and client representatives. Nexight Group representatives will attend the meet & greet to document the discussion. Federal client participation in candidate meetings is limited to non‑binding familiarization and technical context. All employment decisions remain solely with Nexight Group, and client feedback shall not supersede objective, job‑related hiring criteria or compliance obligations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mining, mechanical, geological, geophysical, metallurgical, chemical or materials engineering (or similar engineering degree)
- 12 years of relevant professional experience in mining, mineral processing and/or extractive metallurgy operations or an adjacent field.
- 10 years of experience is acceptable if the candidate has a master’s degree and 6 years of experience is acceptable if the candidate has a PhD.
- Experience with technology RD&D projects in one or more of these subject areas:
- Resource exploration and characterization
- Autonomous mining and extraction
- Mine waste management processes
- Advanced extraction processes
- Recovery of critical minerals and materials (particularly rare earth elements) from diverse feedstocks
- Coproduction/by-production and valorization processes
- Writing and communication skills that reflect proven critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis capabilities.
- Ability to work with minimal oversight in both independent and team-based environments, and a “roll up your sleeves” spirit that likes to learn by doing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- This position requires public trust clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or PhD degree in mining, mechanical, geological, geophysical, metallurgical, chemical or materials engineering (or similar engineering degree)
- Greater than 16 years of professional experience in mining, mineral processing and/or extractive metallurgy operations or an adjacent field.
- 14 years of experience is acceptable if the candidate has a master’s degree and 10 years of experience is acceptable if the candidate has a PhD.
- Familiarity with federally funded RD&D programs.
- A proven track record of managing applied research projects and the development and/or piloting of novel mining and mineral processing technologies.
- Experience working with DOE program offices at the intersection of government, industry, National Labs, and academia.
- Knowledge of the Department of Energy’s critical minerals programs and pressing technology challenges in domestic critical mineral and materials supply chains.
Responsibilities
- Support review of high-impact funding applications to ensure projects align with DOE critical minerals and materials technology priorities.
- Advise on the selection of performance metrics and milestones for mining and mineral processing technology projects.
- Support performance evaluation and management of a diverse and evolving portfolio of technology innovation projects.
- Support selection of technical focus areas for mining and mineral processing RD&D funding opportunities.
- Analyze and synthesize research data and expert viewpoints. Author white papers, reports, presentations, and other technical communication products.
- Develop various communication materials to support senior level updates and succinct messaging for non-experts.
- Support and facilitate collaborative projects and consensus decision-making within government programs, working groups, and other partnerships. This may include leading collaboration with experts at DOE, the National Laboratories, industry partners, and academic institutions.
Benefits
- All full-time employees of Nexight Group receive a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, company contributions to employee health savings accounts (HSAs), company 401(k) contributions, profit sharing, and an annual bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
