Project Engineer (Heap Leach)

About the role

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. The Project Engineer will lead studies to support the development and execution of studies required to advance opportunities through the Growth and Innovation Group's Project Pipeline.

Reporting to the Study Director, the Project Engineer will coordinate and manage technical workstreams associated with mining, processing, infrastructure, and capital project studies from scoping through pre-feasibility and feasibility stages and prepare for execution. This role will work closely with Exploration, Technical Services, Operations, Projects, Environment, Permitting, and Finance teams to support study development and investment decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple and concurrent cross-functional studies from Initial Assessment (IA) through to the start of Feasibility Study stage following SSR’s Investment standards.
• Develop scopes and manage the engagement of specialist consultant organizations, ensuring their delivery is timely, within budget, and of appropriate quality.
• Source and manage internal and external cross-functional technical resources to support the completion of Concept, IA, Pre-feasibility, and Feasibility Studies.
• Document and present the results of Concept, IA, Pre-feasibility, and Feasibility Studies.
• Work with site teams to develop study scope and execution, as well as 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.
• Coordinate with Environmental, Permitting, and Community Relations teams regarding project requirements.
• Promote safe, sustainable, and responsible project development practices.
• Work independently on complex assignments requiring sound engineering judgment.
• Regularly interact with internal and external stakeholders to achieve study objectives.
• Provide guidance to the technical team and mentorship to junior staff.
• Support budget development and cost tracking activities for assigned studies.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience supporting studies through Initial Assessment, Concept, Pre-feasibility, 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.
• Previous Heap Leach Facility engineering or design experience is an advantage.
• Previous work or project experience in Nevada 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.