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Position Description:
At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing and operating the best assets with the best people.
Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Underground Engineering Superintendent at our Goldstrike operation. The Engineering Superintendent should be very familiar with short range planning at large underground mines and be able to lead, manage, and supervise the team to ensure a high standard of support to the operation. This role will be responsible for coordinating all production scheduling including all infrastructure requirements and development detailed design work of ore areas as well as capital development.
This position requires coordinating all site teams including fixed maintenance, electrical, shaft maintenance, mobile maintenance, operations, construction crew, technical teams (geotech and ventilation) as well as mineral resource management to ensure all inputs are considered into the planning cycle and optimized for the most efficient ore extraction.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope
- Plan and conduct surveys, tests, or investigations, interpret results, and prepare recommendations, summaries, schedules, and cost estimates. Meet with representatives of other departments to coordinate planning and scheduling activities.
- Perform work which involves conventional engineering practice but includes a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and difficult coordination requirements
- Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities. Devise new approaches to problems encountered. Work requires originality and judgment in the independent evaluation and resolution of problems
- Creation of long range mine plans inclusive of CAPEX, OPEX estimates
- Preparation of Reserve and Resource estimates for the site
- Create and analyze metrics to determine operational efficiencies and growth prospects
- Create an environment of trust and respect with other departments at the operation
- Manage and be accountable for the workload allocation and generated products from the site engineering and survey team The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive
Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in Engineering and 8 years of experience in Underground Mine Planning and Underground Operations required
- Ventilation experience required
- Minimum 5 years of mine design and scheduling required
- Technical communication and presentation skills required
- Expert knowledge in engineering and design are required
- Mining or heavy mineral industry experience required
- Project management skills are preferred
- Ability to operate efficiently in MS Office applications, Deswik software suite and VentSim preferred
- Financial management, evaluation techniques, and budgeting skills required
- Leadership and coaching skills required
What We Can Offer You
A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Position Description:
At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing and operating the best assets with the best people.
Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Underground Engineering Superintendent at our Goldstrike operation. The Engineering Superintendent should be very familiar with short range planning at large underground mines and be able to lead, manage, and supervise the team to ensure a high standard of support to the operation. This role will be responsible for coordinating all production scheduling including all infrastructure requirements and development detailed design work of ore areas as well as capital development.
This position requires coordinating all site teams including fixed maintenance, electrical, shaft maintenance, mobile maintenance, operations, construction crew, technical teams (geotech and ventilation) as well as mineral resource management to ensure all inputs are considered into the planning cycle and optimized for the most efficient ore extraction.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope
- Plan and conduct surveys, tests, or investigations, interpret results, and prepare recommendations, summaries, schedules, and cost estimates. Meet with representatives of other departments to coordinate planning and scheduling activities.
- Perform work which involves conventional engineering practice but includes a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and difficult coordination requirements
- Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities. Devise new approaches to problems encountered. Work requires originality and judgment in the independent evaluation and resolution of problems
- Creation of long range mine plans inclusive of CAPEX, OPEX estimates
- Preparation of Reserve and Resource estimates for the site
- Create and analyze metrics to determine operational efficiencies and growth prospects
- Create an environment of trust and respect with other departments at the operation
- Manage and be accountable for the workload allocation and generated products from the site engineering and survey team The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive
Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in Engineering and 8 years of experience in Underground Mine Planning and Underground Operations required
- Ventilation experience required
- Minimum 5 years of mine design and scheduling required
- Technical communication and presentation skills required
- Expert knowledge in engineering and design are required
- Mining or heavy mineral industry experience required
- Project management skills are preferred
- Ability to operate efficiently in MS Office applications, Deswik software suite and VentSim preferred
- Financial management, evaluation techniques, and budgeting skills required
- Leadership and coaching skills required
What We Can Offer You
A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
#LI-TC1
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering superintendent jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Ten or more years of field engineering or construction management experience
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry certification
- Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-discipline subcontractors and trade crews
- Proficiency with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Strong working knowledge of quality control, safety compliance, and permit requirements
Tips for Your Engineering Superintendent Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scale
Engineering superintendents are hired based on the size and complexity of projects they've managed. Quantify contract values, crew sizes, and project durations on your resume so hiring managers can immediately see whether your scope matches theirs.
List your safety certifications prominently
OSHA 30, NCCER credentials, and site-specific safety training are often hard requirements, not nice-to-haves. Place them in a dedicated certifications section near the top of your resume so they aren't buried under work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists engineering superintendent openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by industry sector
An engineering superintendent role in oil and gas looks very different from one in commercial construction or power generation. Target openings in the sector where your direct experience sits, since most employers screen for sector-specific site knowledge.
Prepare a project portfolio before interviews
Bring a one-page summary of two or three signature projects, covering scope, your role, challenges you resolved on-site, and final outcomes. Interviewers for superintendent roles probe for decision-making in the field, not just credentials.
Negotiate start dates around project cycles
Many engineering superintendent offers are tied to project mobilization schedules. If a start date seems tight, ask about the project phase, since employers often have flexibility before full mobilization and your availability is a real bargaining point.
Engineering Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most engineering superintendents?
The most active employers for engineering superintendents right now are Barrick Gold Corporation, Jobot, and Rio Tinto, and the most openings are in Nevada, Washington, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with major capital projects and construction cycles, so checking current listings is the most reliable way to see who is actively hiring.
How many engineering superintendent jobs are remote?
About 0% of engineering superintendent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-based nature of most roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work are project planning, document control oversight, and coordination roles where on-site presence is intermittent rather than daily.
How do you become an engineering superintendent?
Start with a degree in engineering or construction management, then build field experience as a project engineer or assistant superintendent. Progress through roles with increasing responsibility for subcontractors, schedules, and safety compliance. Earning OSHA certification and sector-specific credentials strengthens your candidacy. Most employers expect candidates to have led at least one full project lifecycle from mobilization through closeout before moving into a superintendent title.
How do you get hired as an engineering superintendent with little experience?
Target assistant superintendent or field engineer roles that explicitly involve site supervision, since these build the direct oversight experience employers require. Emphasize any exposure to subcontractor coordination, punch-list management, or safety walk responsibilities from earlier roles. Sector-specific internships or co-op programs in construction or energy can substitute for years of full-time experience when your technical skills are strong.
What does the engineering superintendent interview process look like?
Most engineering superintendent interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen covering your project history and sector background. A second round with a project manager or operations director goes deeper into how you've handled schedule delays, subcontractor conflicts, and safety incidents. Some employers include a site visit or a scenario-based exercise where you walk through how you'd approach a specific field problem.
Where can I find and apply to engineering superintendent jobs?
You can find and apply to engineering superintendent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your sector experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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