Project Engineer II – Recycling

About the Company

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.

Why Join Us

At Phoenix Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.

Our Values

• You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
• Lead with Compassion
• Be Resourceful
• Listen
• Hustle

Responsibilities

• Support Phoenix’s owner-side engineering execution for facility expansion and construction workstreams, with a focus on recycling and byproduct recovery systems
• Review contractor deliverables (PFDs/P&IDs, layouts, isometrics, equipment GA drawings, vendor data sheets, I&E packages) for constructability, operability, and alignment with Phoenix process intent
• Support installation planning and field execution, including equipment setting, tie-ins, piping runs, instrumentation installation, and utility connections
• Manage technical coordination with contractors in the field (RFIs, redlines, field changes, punchlists, turnover packages, as-builts)
• Support procurement execution by reviewing vendor submittals, coordinating FAT/SAT needs where applicable, and ensuring equipment meets performance requirements
• Participate in commissioning and startup activities: pre-startup safety reviews, HAZOPs, checkouts, loop checks support, water runs, initial operations support, and stabilization

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related physical engineering discipline
• 2 – 4 years of experience with capital projects, plant engineering, construction support, commissioning/startup, industrial operations, or EPC/contractor execution
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment 5 days a week
• Ability to read and redline drawings (P&IDs, isometrics, equipment layouts) and coordinate technical feedback with contractors
• Strong technical fundamentals and the ability to turn process intent into physical systems that work
• A growth mindset with comfort taking informed risks, learning from failures, and improving fast

Benefits

• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career