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Lead Project Engineer (mineral processing / plant design / EPC / remote) – USA

RemoteRemoteFull TimeLeadPosted 1 month agoHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Process Engineering
  • Project Engineering
  • Plant Design
  • EPC
  • Mineral Processing
  • Materials Handling
  • Heavy Industrial Plants
  • Technical Scopes

Nice to have

  • North America
  • Subcontractor Network

Role summary

A global engineering and technology provider in the mineral processing sector seeks a Lead Project Engineer for its North American operations. This remote role spans the full project lifecycle, from customer engagement and proposal preparation to engineering execution and delivery. Responsibilities include leading a local engineering team, coordinating international resources, developing a subcontractor network, and managing project scope, schedule, cost, and quality. A degree in Mechanical, Chemical/Process, or related engineering is required, along with 8-10+ years of experience in project engineering, plant design, or EPC environments, specifically within mineral processing, materials handling, or heavy industrial plants. Customer-facing technical experience is also necessary.

A global engineering and technology provider in the mineral processing sector is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to support its Engineering & Projects activities across North America. This role covers the full project lifecycle, from early-stage customer engagement and proposal preparation through to engineering execution and project delivery. The successful candidate will help convert opportunities into projects, lead delivery of engineering studies and small projects, and contribute to building a regional project delivery capability. The position leads a small local engineering team while coordinating international engineering resources and developing a North American subcontractor network to support project execution. Key Responsibilities Support customer engagement and opportunity development with the regional business development team Lead preparation of engineering scopes, cost estimates, and proposals Deliver engineering projects across scope, schedule, cost, and quality Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and subcontractors Develop a network of qualified engineering subcontractors in North America Mentor and grow the regional engineering capability Requirements Degree in Mechanical, Chemical/Process, or related engineering discipline 8–10+ years in project engineering, plant design, or EPC environments Experience preparing technical scopes, estimates, and proposals Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering projects Background in mineral processing, materials handling, or heavy industrial plants Comfortable in customer-facing technical roles

Originally posted on Himalayas

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