{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6f9ededcc8ff2152ea776d46","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6f9ededcc8ff2152ea776d46","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6f9ededcc8ff2152ea776d46","title":"Engineer","description":"Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.\nPay Range: 146,000.00 - 175,000.00\nJob Summary:\nThe Engineer will plan, execute, and oversee engineering projects across metals recycling facilities in California and Nevada and potentially support projects in other North America regions.\nKey Responsibilities\nProject Planning — Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans for yard infrastructure and equipment installations or upgrades.\nContract Negotiation — Lead vendor and subcontractor negotiations, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and cost targets.\nQuality Control — Oversee construction and installation activities to ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations.\nSubcontractor Management — Coordinate subcontractor activities, monitor progress, and resolve field issues.\nTimeline Development — Build and adjust project schedules, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.\nCost control – Track and manage approved capital budget until financial closing.\nCustomer Representation — Maintain a professional presence when interacting with customers, partners, and regulatory agencies.\nRegional Support — Provide engineering guidance to multiple yards across California and Nevada, requiring periodic travel.\nExperience and Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical, structural, or civil engineering required.\n3–5 years of engineering experience, ideally in industrial, heavy equipment, or recycling environments.\nDemonstrated ability to manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to closing.\nStrong communication skills and a professional demeanor in customer facing situations.\nAbility to work independently across multiple sites and manage competing priorities.\nExperience in metals recycling, scrap processing, or industrial facility design preferred.\nFamiliarity with equipment foundations, material handling systems, or structural steel.\nProficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering tools.\nKnowledge of California and Nevada permitting or environmental compliance requirements preferred.\nAbility to travel within region (CA and NV) as needed (up to 40%) and travel within US (10-15%).\nA career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.\nSims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.\nTo achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.\nBenefits:\n401(k) matching\nAD&D insurance\nDental insurance\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Sims","rawCompany":"sims","city":"Richmond","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T17:42:31.899Z","occupations":[{"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"},{"code":"17-2081.00","title":"Environmental Engineers","slug":"environmental-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"562920","title":"Materials Recovery Facilities","slug":"materials-recovery-facilities"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineer","description":"Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. 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Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.\nSims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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