
Lead Project Engineer (mineral processing / plant design / EPC / remote) – USA
Gatesource HrRichmond, Virginia
Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Director
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
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
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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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