Project Engineer
Description
About the Role
Reporting to the Studies Manager, the Project Engineer will support the delivery of mining project studies across Torex’s growing portfolio. The initial focus will be the Los Reyes Project in Sinaloa, Mexico, with additional support provided to projects at the Morelos Complex as required.
You will serve as a key technical interface between Torex and external engineering consultants. You will review multidisciplinary engineering work, support mine design and scenario analysis, and help ensure technical deliverables meet Torex standards and project requirements. You will work closely with internal technical specialists and participate actively in consultant meetings throughout the study process.
This is a new role within a growing projects team. It offers the opportunity to contribute to projects as they progress from studies through feasibility and execution, with the potential to take on broader technical and mentoring responsibilities as the portfolio expands.
About Torex Gold
“Our purpose is to transform finite mineral resources into lasting prosperity
by positively impacting all the lives we touch.”
We are a Canadian mining company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of gold, copper, and silver from our flagship Morelos Complex in Guerrero, which is currently Mexico’s largest single gold producer. The Company also owns the advanced-stage Los Reyes gold-silver project in Sinaloa, Mexico, and a portfolio of early-stage exploration properties, including the Batopilas and Guigui projects in Chihuahua, Mexico, and the Medicine Springs project in Nevada, USA, as well as an option to acquire the Gryphon project in Nevada, USA.
Torex consistently delivers on our commitments guided by our key strategic objectives: optimize Morelos production and costs; disciplined growth and capital allocation; grow reserves and resources; project delivery excellence; retain and attract best industry talent; and be an industry leader in responsible mining. In addition to realizing the full potential of the Morelos Property, the Company continues to seek opportunities to acquire assets that enable diversification and deliver value to shareholders.
We have proven over the past decade that we can make a positive impact on people’s lives and the environment around us, all while improving safety, achieving operational efficiencies, realizing cost reductions, and generating positive return on investment. This is what makes us strong. This is the Torex way.
What We're Looking for:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, process engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer designation in Canada or eligibility to obtain an equivalent designation.
- Fluency in English.
- Spanish language skills are considered a strong asset.
Experience & Skills:
- Minimum of five years of progressive engineering experience in the mining industry.
- Hands-on operational experience at a mine site. Experience in open-pit or underground mining is preferred.
- Experience in project engineering, mining studies, or project management.
- Experience reviewing or contributing to mine design, mine scheduling, process plant design, or multidisciplinary engineering studies.
- Exposure to geotechnical engineering, ventilation, dewatering, service water systems, infrastructure, or related mining disciplines.
- Experience working with external engineering consultants and reviewing consultant deliverables for technical quality, accuracy, and practicality.
- General knowledge of NI 43-101 requirements and CIM Best Practices, with the ability to understand and apply established standards and procedures.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, reports, designs, and study inputs from multiple engineering disciplines.
- Ability to complete technical evaluations, scenario analysis, forecasts, and presentations using information produced by consultants.
- Experience with Deswik is preferred. Training may be provided to the right candidate.
- Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet demanding project deadlines.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel to mine and project sites. Travel is expected to increase as projects move from studies into feasibility and execution.
- Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required to meet critical project deadlines or accommodate site travel.
Key Accountabilities
Support the Delivery of Project Studies
- Support the Manager, Studies in coordinating and delivering multidisciplinary mining studies.
- Serve as the technical lead for assigned study work and help ensure deliverables meet Torex’s technical standards and project requirements.
- Support mine design and review technical work related to mining, processing, geotechnical engineering, infrastructure, ventilation, dewatering, and water systems.
- Review technical information from multiple disciplines to identify inconsistencies, design concerns, or areas requiring specialist input.
- Complete technical evaluations, design modifications, scenario analysis, forecasting, and executive-level presentations as required.
- Monitor study progress and proactively raise technical or schedule concerns that could affect project timelines.
- Support the development of project execution plans.
Consultant Coordination and Technical Review
- Act as a primary technical interface between Torex and external engineering consultants and specialists.
- Lead or actively participate in consultant meetings related to assigned projects.
- Communicate Torex’s technical expectations, standards, and design requirements to consultants.
- Review consultant deliverables for technical quality, engineering accuracy, consistency, and operational practicality.
- Coordinate reviews with Torex’s internal technical specialists when work extends beyond the role’s area of expertise.
- Work with consultants to address technical issues, quality concerns, and potential delays.
- Monitor consultant performance and escalate significant concerns to the Manager, Studies.
Project Controls and Documentation
- Maintain decision logs, technical query logs, project records, and other study documentation.
- Manage project information within SharePoint and ensure documents are organized, current, and easily accessible.
- Apply appropriate document control processes and Torex reporting standards.
- Support the preparation of technical reports, design documentation, study inputs, and materials required by Qualified Persons.
- Help ensure study materials are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams across geology, metallurgy, mining, engineering, construction, and technical services.
- Ensure relevant specialists are engaged when technical matters require additional review or expertise.
- Share technical information clearly with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Contribute to a collaborative project team and support future team members as Torex’s project portfolio expands.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Help optimize the Morelos Property’s potential as we continue to diversify and create value for our shareholders.
- Hands-On Leadership: Be directly involved in driving key initiatives and processes that positively impact people’s lives and the environment around us.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to being an industry leader in responsible mining.
- Competitive Total Rewards
- Annual Base Salary: $110k- $150k
- Short-term incentive plan
- Extended group health and dental plans
- Health Care Spending Account of $1,000 per year
- Insurance coverage (Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD)
- RRSP matching
- Wellness initiatives, ongoing development, and career growth opportunities
- Four weeks of vacation for everyone
- Flexible work arrangements
Join us in shaping the future of Torex Gold!
The posted salary range represents our target pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on the comprehensive review of the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity and external benchmark data for comparable roles.
This posting is for an existing vacancy that the Company is actively recruiting to fill, and while we use technology to help us with our recruitment campaigns, we do not use Artificial Intelligence in the screening of applicants.
Please note that Torex Gold does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies without a written agreement in place for permanent/contract placements.
Torex Gold Resources is an equal-opportunity employer. We are proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this when you apply, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.