Project Engineering Manager - US Mining, Metals, and Minerals

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Summary:

The Project Engineering Manager (PEM) will lead the design for a multi-billion copper mine. The PEM will provide the leadership required and support the project delivery team to drive the engineering objectives of the project. This is a pivotal role in the engineering delivery of MMM projects.

We seek a self-motivated individual with strong leadership and communication skills, adept at solving complex Engineering challenges.

This is a full-time position based at our Mesa, Arizona office.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multi-discipline engineering teams across Mining, Minerals, and Metals EPC and EPCM projects.
• Act as the overall Engineering Manager, accountable for technical integrity, safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct engineering activities across Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility, FEED, and Detailed Engineering phases.
• Manage engineering execution across multiple offices, GID/workshare locations, and external contractors.
• Apply a strong understanding of engineering sequencing and workflow for EPCM project delivery.
• Lead engineering scope definition, cost estimates, gated reviews, and change management for EPC/EPCM projects.
• Deliver projects that are safe, sustainable, on time, and within budget, for both lump-sum and cost-reimbursable contracts.
• Establish, manage, and control the Basis of Design (BoD), Project Execution Plan (PEP), and Engineering SEAL Plan.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with codes, standards, Worley systems, and client requirements.
• Work closely with discipline leads to make technical decisions, remove roadblocks, and maintain progress.
• Act as the primary technical interface with the client, ensuring alignment with engineering requirements and project objectives.
• Promote and embed Safe and Sustainable Engineering principles throughout design and execution.
• Plan and execute technical peer reviews in accordance with Worley Technical Stewardship and SEAL requirements.
• Coordinate engineering inputs to project schedules, resource plans, and cost control activities.
• Monitor and manage engineering resources to meet quality, schedule, and commitment targets.
• Oversee engineering systems, digital tools, data management, and document control implementation.
• Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and field engineering activities as required.
• Define and manage Workshare / GID technical scope, ensuring quality and effective multi-office coordination.
• Identify risks, uncertainties, and technical holds; drive mitigation and closure.
• Mentor and develop engineering leads and team members; support technical competency development.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, confidentiality, and intellectual property obligations.
• Review of Detailed Engineering design, documents, drawings, calculation and sealing and stamping for the IFC issuance.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• 10+ years Engineering Management experience.
• 5+ years Mining, Minerals & Metals projects experience.
• 4+ years of EPC/EPCM Mining project experience.
• Mining regulatory/MSHA certification and experience.

Additional Skills:

• An excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse clients.
• A strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex technical and operational challenges and,
• Demonstrated leadership in managing critical projects with a focus on safety, efficiency, and value optimization.

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Engineering degree in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Electrical or Structural Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree/qualification in Engineering would be considered an asset.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.