Primero

Global EPC delivers turnkey mineral projects

Project Engineer

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSalt Lake City, UT, USAHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
A Professional Engineer licence is preferred; a Utah licence is preferred, and any U.S. state licence will be considered.
Three to seven years of experience in a similar role within the mineral processing, mining, or heavy industrial sectors.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, and scheduling tools; Primavera P6 is preferred, with MS Project as a minimum.
Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities in industrial or mining environments, including onsite exposure.
A strong understanding of project execution, contractor coordination, project schedules, scope changes, and multidisciplinary project environments.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
A solid understanding of applicable engineering standards, codes, and regulations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability to resolve technical and site-related challenges.
Ability to work collaboratively and participate in technical discussions and team exchanges.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and project demands in a proactive, solutions-oriented manner.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with a focus on delivering high-quality work within project schedules and budgets.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in fast-paced project environments.
Accountability and a strong sense of ownership over one's work.
Commitment to safety and promoting a strong health, safety, and environment culture on projects and sites.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Manage project teams, subcontractors, and vendors as allocated by the Project Manager, including conducting weekly contractor meetings and internal project coordination meetings.
Read and interpret specifications, technical drawings, schematics, and other engineering documentation and reports.
Perform calculations for site modifications, lift studies, and general site engineering problem-solving using engineering formulas and skills.
Apply United States or Canadian standards and codes, or identify alternatives and solutions to code exceptions and devise new approaches to problems encountered.
Provide technical management and quality control and assurance for contractor work on site.
Review contractor quality documentation and support project quality assurance activities.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
Inform relevant personnel of design or scope changes that may affect deadlines, workloads, team or project assignments, or project budgets.
Stay up to date with project design and construction schedules.
Control and monitor contractor costs and variations using project management skills.
Monitor project scope changes and work with the Project Manager to deliver additional client service requests.
Develop client relationships to support repeat business.
Complete assigned work in a timely and diligent manner, focusing on safety.
Remain up to date with developments in the profession and organization, as appropriate.
Participate in team efforts, exchange ideas, and recommend improvements.
Conduct self-appraisals and appraisals of subordinates.
Direct internal project members during project phases to help ensure schedule, budget, and quality assurance specifications are met.
Manage subcontractors and vendors during project supply, construction, and commissioning phases.

Desired Qualifications

A Utah Professional Engineer licence is preferred.
Primavera P6 scheduling-tool experience is preferred.

Project Engineer

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Type: Permanent Full-time

Primero USA’s team is currently looking for a Project Engineer.
This is a unique opportunity to join our talented team and be part of Primero’s growth and success. Primero is an Australian-founded company, established in 2011 and growing consistently in Montreal since 2016. We expanded into Houston in 2022, Toronto in 2023, and Salt Lake City in 2026, strengthening our North American presence. We specialize in the design, procurement, and construction management of mineral processing plants.

The Project Engineer will play a key role in supporting the successful execution of mining and heavy industrial projects across all project phases, from engineering and procurement through construction and commissioning. This role reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, the successful candidate will support project coordination, contractor management, technical problem-solving, and site execution activities while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within schedule and budget requirements.

This role is ideal for a hands-on and adaptable engineer who enjoys balancing technical engineering responsibilities with project coordination and field execution in a fast-paced EPCM environment. The position may involve site activities depending on project requirements.

Key responsibilities:

Day to day management of Project Teams, sub-contractors and Vendors, as allocated by the Project Manager, including conducting weekly meetings with contractors and internal project coordination meetings.

Read and interpret specifications, technical drawings, schematics, and any other engineering documentation/reports.

Perform calculations for site modification, lift studies and general site engineering problem solving using engineering formulas and skills.

Apply US or Canadian Standards and codes or identify alternatives and solutions to code exceptions and devise new approaches to problems encountered.

Provide technical management and quality control and assurance for all contractors’ works on site.
Review contractor quality documentation and support project quality assurance activities.

Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.

Inform relevant personnel of changes to design and/or scope that may impact deadlines, workloads, or assignments of the team or project and project budget.

Stay abreast of the project design and construction schedules.

Control and monitor contractor costs and variations through the utilization of project management skills.

Monitor project scope creep and work with Project Manager on delivery of any additional client service requests.

Develop satisfactory client relationships to ensure repeat business for the company.

Complete and works in a timely fashion with a diligent attitude, while focusing on safety during all works.

Remain up to date in developments in the profession and within the organization as appropriate.
Participate and contribute to a team effort, exchanging ideas and recommending improvements.
Perform self-appraisals and appraisals of any subordinates.
Provide direction to all internal Project members during all Project phases’ activities to ensure schedule, budget and QA specifications are met.
Manage sub-contractors and vendors during supply, construction and commissioning phases of any Project.

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
Professional Engineer (P.E.) licence prefered (Utah preferred; any U.S. state licence will be considered)
3 to 7 years of experience in a similar role within the mineral processing, mining, or heavy industrial sectors

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (oral and written)
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook and in the use of scheduling tools – Primavera P6 preferred, but at a minimum MS Project
Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities in industrial or mining environments, including onsite exposure

Strong understanding of project execution, contractor coordination, project schedules, scope changes, and multidisciplinary project environments
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation

Solid understanding of applicable engineering standards, codes, and regulations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical and site-related challenges
Comfortable working in a collaborative environment where technical discussions and team exchanges are part of day-to-day work
Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and project demands
Well organized, detail-oriented, and focused on delivering high-quality work within project schedules and budgets
Comfortable working in fast-paced project environments with multiple priorities and deadlines
Accountable and results-driven, with a strong sense of ownership over your work
Committed to safety and promoting a strong HSE culture on projects and sites

Position Details:

40 hours per week
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in USA
Competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience
Full insurance coverage from day one
401k plan with 5% employer matching
Up to 10 Paid sick days per year
Casual work environment
Flexible, possibility of hybrid work schedule

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced company that's shaping the future of project delivery in

mining and processing?

Send your application to: [email protected]

About the Company

Primero

Global EPC delivers turnkey mineral projects

Primero delivers turnkey EPC projects in mineral processing, energy, iron ore, and non-process infrastructure through a vertically integrated model that covers test work, design, engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance. It generates revenue from multi-discipline services—engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance contracts—providing end-to-end project delivery. As a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, Primero benefits from strong financial backing and deep industry experience to pursue large-scale, globally executed projects. The company also runs apprenticeship programs to build a skilled workforce and aims to provide reliable, integrated project delivery worldwide.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Osborne, Australia
Founded: 2011

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