Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Overview

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. The mine is located in White Pine County, along the southern extension of the Carlin trend. Bald Mountain and the nearby Round Mountain mine comprise Kinross’ Nevada operations. Bald Mountain contributes to the economy of northeastern Nevada and maintains a comprehensive environmental strategy including wildlife protection, habitat recovery and education.

The Project Engineer supports the planning, execution, and closeout of capital and operational projects by coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and cost controls. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices. The Project Engineer works closely with Project Managers, Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety, Contractors, and Vendors to drive project success from concept through completion.

• Project Planning & Execution
  • Support development of project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates
  • Assist with preparation of AFEs, capital justifications, and budget forecasts
  • Coordinate engineering deliverables, design reviews, and constructability input
  • Track project milestones and support schedule recovery plans when required
• Engineering & Technical Support
  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical submittals
  • Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and contractors to resolve technical issues
  • Support management change, including scope changes and cost impacts
  • Ensure designs align with site standards, safety requirements, and operational needs
• Construction & Field Support
  • Provide field oversight and coordination during construction activities
  • Support contractor management, including scope clarification and daily coordination
  • Participate in safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and site inspections
  • Assist with tracking labor hours, quantities installed, and progress reporting
• Cost Control & Reporting
  • Track project costs, commitments, and forecasts against approved budgets
  • Review invoices, progress payments, and change orders for accuracy
  • Support monthly cost reporting and management updates
  • Identify cost risks and support mitigation strategies
• Procurement & Vendor Coordination
  • Support bid packages, bid evaluations, and contractor/vendor selection
  • Coordinate equipment procurement, deliveries, and expediting
  • Interface with Supply Chain to ensure compliance with procurement procedures
• Safety, Quality & Compliance
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure projects comply with safety standards
  • Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, and company requirements
• Project Closeout
  • Support commissioning, punch lists, and turnover to Operations
  • Ensure documentation, drawings, and records are complete and archived
  • Participate in lessons learned and continuous improvement efforts

• Strong cost and budget analysis skills and the ability to present results clearly
• Knowledge and utilization of computers, spreadsheets, MS Office, and related software; understanding of procurement processes
• Must be self-directed, organized and innovative
• Must be able to handle a high level of confidentiality
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management; demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills; effective in representing RMGC in interactions with external stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task under high-pressure situations
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience preferred
• 5 years of experience in financial and projects program administration
• Working knowledge of project KPIs and corporate requirements to monitor completion and deviations
• Requires a valid driver’s license

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations
• Strong commitment to safe working practices
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment in the production…