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Sr. Electrical Engineer

Job in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, 89550, USA
Listing for: Solidus Resources, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-21
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 160000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 160000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Solidus Resources is a U.S.

-based gold development company backed by Waterton Mining. The company is focused on advancing the Spring Valley Gold Project in Pershing County, Nevada, and specializes in taking high potential gold assets through late-stage development and into production. Solidus applies a technically rigorous, capital-disciplined approach to mine development, with a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, operational safety, and community engagement.

The Spring Valley Gold Project is located in the prolific Humboldt Range, an area with approximately 60 million ounces of gold endowment within a 50-mile radius. Envisioned as a long-life, low-cost open-pit, heap-leach operation, Spring Valley has a robust resource base and considerable exploration upside along a 7-mile strike length across the Black Ridge fault zone.

With a leadership team experienced in engineering, permitting, and large-scale project execution, Solidus Resources is advancing Spring Valley through feasibility, permitting, and construction, with a clear path toward operational readiness. The company’s goal is to responsibly unlock the value of U.S.

-based gold assets while building a reputation for excellence in project delivery and sustainable development.

Position Overview:

The Senior Electrical Engineer will serve as the representative for electrical infrastructure on a large-scale greenfield mining project in Lovelock, Nevada. This role oversees the design, construction, commissioning, and performance of site electrical infrastructure, including substations, power distribution systems, and process facilities. Partnering with EPCM firms, contractors, and operations teams, the Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership and ensure safe, compliant, and successful project execution.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Act as the electrical engineering lead for site electrical infrastructure from substation to end user.
  • Oversee the design, construction, commissioning, and startup of electrical systems across the mine site.
  • Review and manage engineering deliverables, including single-line diagrams, load lists, power studies, equipment specifications, and construction drawings.
  • Provide technical oversight of MV/LV power distribution, substations, transformers, switch gear, MCCs, motors, and backup power systems.
  • Manage EPCM partners, contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants to ensure quality, schedule, and technical compliance.
  • Support electrical system design, grounding, protection philosophies, relay coordination, and arc flash studies.
  • Coordinate electrical interfaces with process, mechanical, civil, and controls disciplines.
  • Support PLC, SCADA, VFD, and automation system integration.
  • Lead FAT/SAT activities, commissioning, energization planning, and system startup.
  • Develop and review commissioning procedures, test plans, and energization documentation.
  • Troubleshoot electrical system issues during construction, commissioning, and operations.
  • Ensure compliance with electrical safety programs, LOTO procedures, and applicable codes and standards.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • 7-10+ years of electrical engineering experience in mining, heavy industrial, oil & gas, energy, or large infrastructure projects.
  • Experience supporting project development, construction, and commissioning.
  • Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, substations, transformers, switch gear, MCCs, and overhead/underground power lines.
  • Experience with protection systems, relay coordination, arc flash analysis, and electrical safety practices.
  • Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, VFDs, and industrial control systems.
  • Experience managing EPCM firms, contractors, and equipment vendors.
  • Proficiency with electrical engineering software such as ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD, or similar.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to relocate to Lovelock, Nevada and work on-site.
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