{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3be21c54896555161d062d85","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3be21c54896555161d062d85","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3be21c54896555161d062d85","title":"Mining/Project Engineer","description":"Join to apply for the Mining/Project Engineer role at Sawtooth Mining .\nThis position involves conducting engineering duties necessary for planning and constructing a developmental surface lithium mine. The engineer will plan and track short-range production during construction and into mine production, working daily with operations personnel, corporate engineering staff, and on-site contractors. The engineer will produce progress reports and report variances to the plans.\nJob Description\nESSENTIAL DUTIES\nTrack production/construction activities and compare to plan\nUpdate short-range plans to maintain project schedules\nPrepare equipment scheduling to maximize efficiency\nOre Grade Control planning and scheduling to optimize efficiency while meeting quality requirements\nPlan and track waste streams from the plant as it transitions into construction\nAssist in preparing long-term and annual work plans, including monthly updates\nPerform and prepare reports for material reconciliation\nSupport operations and maintenance departments as directed\nDesign and oversee construction projects, including buildings, concrete, and water management facilities\nAssist in engineering studies such as budgets, optimization, and equipment evaluations\nProvide technical support for environmental engineering projects related to mine permitting and compliance, including surface and groundwater management, soils handling, waste management, and blasting\nPerform duties in accordance with MSHA law, safety procedures, and regulations\nOther duties as assigned\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES\nAdvanced computer application knowledge, including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, project scheduling software, and geologic modeling/mine planning software (Vulcan a plus)\nStrong written and interpersonal communication skills\nProblem-solving skills\nFamiliarity with large earthmoving equipment in surface mining\nDesirable: budgeting and financial analysis knowledge\nKnowledge of civil/environmental engineering applications and regulations\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nBachelor's degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, Construction, Mechanical Engineering, or related field\nExperience with construction or project management is desirable\nEEO Statement: You must meet at least the minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.\nSeniority level Entry level\nEmployment type Full-time\nJob function Engineering and Information Technology\nIndustries Mining\nThis job posting appears active; no indications of expiration are present.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Sawtooth Mining","rawCompany":"sawtooth mining","city":"Orovada","state":"NV","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T03:22:20.870Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2151.00","title":"Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers","slug":"mining-and-geological-engineers-including-mining-safety-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"212290","title":"Other Metal Ore Mining","slug":"other-metal-ore-mining"},{"code":"213114","title":"Support Activities for Metal Mining","slug":"support-activities-for-metal-mining"},{"code":"212230","title":"Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining","slug":"copper-nickel-lead-and-zinc-mining"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Mining/Project Engineer","description":"Join to apply for the Mining/Project Engineer role at Sawtooth Mining .\nThis position involves conducting engineering duties necessary for planning and constructing a developmental surface lithium mine. The engineer will plan and track short-range production during construction and into mine production, working daily with operations personnel, corporate engineering staff, and on-site contractors. The engineer will produce progress reports and report variances to the plans.\nJob Description\nESSENTIAL DUTIES\nTrack production/construction activities and compare to plan\nUpdate short-range plans to maintain project schedules\nPrepare equipment scheduling to maximize efficiency\nOre Grade Control planning and scheduling to optimize efficiency while meeting quality requirements\nPlan and track waste streams from the plant as it transitions into construction\nAssist in preparing long-term and annual work plans, including monthly updates\nPerform and prepare reports for material reconciliation\nSupport operations and maintenance departments as directed\nDesign and oversee construction projects, including buildings, concrete, and water management facilities\nAssist in engineering studies such as budgets, optimization, and equipment evaluations\nProvide technical support for environmental engineering projects related to mine permitting and compliance, including surface and groundwater management, soils handling, waste management, and blasting\nPerform duties in accordance with MSHA law, safety procedures, and regulations\nOther duties as assigned\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES\nAdvanced computer application knowledge, including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, project scheduling software, and geologic modeling/mine planning software (Vulcan a plus)\nStrong written and interpersonal communication skills\nProblem-solving skills\nFamiliarity with large earthmoving equipment in surface mining\nDesirable: budgeting and financial analysis knowledge\nKnowledge of civil/environmental engineering applications and regulations\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nBachelor's degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, Construction, Mechanical Engineering, or related field\nExperience with construction or project management is desirable\nEEO Statement: You must meet at least the minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.\nSeniority level Entry level\nEmployment type Full-time\nJob function Engineering and Information Technology\nIndustries Mining\nThis job posting appears active; no indications of expiration are present.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-16T03:22:20.870Z","dateModified":"2026-07-16T03:22:20.870Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Sawtooth Mining","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Orovada","addressRegion":"NV","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"3be21c54896555161d062d85"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3be21c54896555161d062d85"}}