Process Engineer, Global Mining Projects (Study Focus)

About the Opportunity
Our client is a globally active, technically focused engineering and project development firm with 80+ professionals, including 25+ project engineers. They're built around delivering high-impact early-stage studies and execution planning for complex mining operations around the world, and they're growing.
They're looking for an experienced Process Engineer, or a study-oriented Mining Engineer, who thrives in technical studies, enjoys working closely with clients, and wants a visible role in shaping the direction of gold, silver, and polymetallic projects. The focus is process engineering, but mining engineers with a strong track record in study work are welcome to apply too.

What You'll Do

Lead and support engineering scopes across Scoping, PEA, PFS, FS, and early detailed design stages.
Operate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or Qualified Person (QP) in your technical discipline, providing defensible input to NI 43-101 or JORC-compliant reporting.
Develop metallurgical flowsheets and mass balances, with particular attention to gold, silver, and lead-zinc-silver ores.
Conduct detailed trade-off analysis on recovery options, comminution strategies, and site layouts to drive client value.
Collaborate with clients throughout the study lifecycle, helping define key decisions, manage scope expectations, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Write and review high-quality technical reports, scopes of work, cost estimates, and process documentation for investment decision support.
Interface with multidisciplinary teams including infrastructure, water, and project engineers to deliver fully integrated study packages.
Contribute to field-level planning and execution as projects move from concept to construction, where appropriate.

What You Bring

5-20+ years of experience in process engineering or mining studies.
Strong background in gold, silver, and polymetallic (Pb/Zn/Ag) mineral processing.
Demonstrated experience delivering at least one of the following: PEA, PFS, FS, or detailed design packages.
Registered or eligible to act as a QP or SME under NI 43-101, JORC, or other applicable codes.
Excellent technical writing skills and familiarity with cost modeling, scope definition, and trade-off evaluation.
Strong communication and client interaction skills, able to present and defend technical recommendations clearly and confidently.
Experience working in integrated teams with infrastructure, project engineering, and external consultants.

Why Join

Study-focused, globally engaged. You'll work on multiple concurrent studies each year across gold and polymetallic assets in the Americas, Africa, Central Asia, and beyond.
Client-facing responsibility. Step out from behind the model. This role gives you a voice in shaping strategy, not just executing tasks.
Technical breadth. Work across leaching, flotation, and complex metallurgy, not just conventional flowsheets.
Tight-knit culture. Join a collaborative group of engineers with a high level of technical exchange and a culture that prioritizes growth and mentorship.
Flexible role design. The default role balances desktop design and client interaction, but the firm is open to tailoring it toward your strengths.

A Note on Fit
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Contact
Samantha Larson
775-291-3062
Samantha@MRCrecruiting.com