Project Engineer

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description:

The Day-to-Day:

• Multiple and concurrent cross-functional studies from Initial Assessment (IA) through to the start of the Feasibility Study stage following SSR’s Investment standards.

• Develop scopes, and manage the engagement of specialist consultant organizations and ensure their delivery is timely, to budget and of appropriate quality.

• Source and manage internal and external cross-functional technical resources to support the completion of IA, Concept and Pre-feasibility Studies. 

• Document and present the results of IA, Concept and Pre-feasibility Studies. 

• Work with site teams to develop site and project-specific economic filters for exploration targets. 

• Analyze site business plans and support the strategic business planning process.  

• Develop and maintain study schedules, work plans, budgets, and resource plans. 

• Monitor study progress and identify risks, constraints, and opportunities. 

• Review technical deliverables for quality, completeness, and consistency with study objectives. 

• Assist in the preparation of project execution strategies and development plans. 

• Support development of CAPEX and OPEX estimates and associated assumptions. 

• Lead technical trade-off studies and option evaluations. 

• Contribute to the development of technical reports, investment memoranda, and executive presentations. 

• Knowledge of emerging mining and processing technologies, with the ability to assess and integrate appropriate innovations into studies to improve safety, productivity, sustainability, and project value. 

• Coordinate with Environmental, Permitting, and Community Relations teams regarding project requirements. 

• Promote safe, sustainable, and responsible project development practices. 

• Works independently on complex assignments requiring sound engineering judgment. 

• Regularly interacts with internal and external stakeholders to achieve study objectives. 

• Provide guidance to technical team and mentorship to junior staff. 

• Supports budget development and cost tracking activities for assigned studies. 

Is This You?

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline. 

• Minimum 8 years of engineering and project development experience in mining, minerals processing, or heavy industrial projects. 

• Familiarity with Deswik, Minesight, Vulcan, MineSched, or similar is beneficial.

• Experience supporting studies through Initial Assessment, and Feasibility stages. 

• Demonstrated understanding of project management principles and stage-gate project development processes. 

• Working knowledge of exploration, mine planning, mineral processing, infrastructure development, and project execution strategies. 

• Study experience working with professional services consultants is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent communication and technical writing abilities. 

• Demonstrated commitment to safe and sustainable work practices. 

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally. 

• Ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines, cultures, and geographic regions. 

For applicants residing in CO, the salary range for this role is from $120,000-$135,000. Benefits: 401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan, PTO, and STI .

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.