Mining & Natural Resources TN Sponsorship Jobs in Nevada
Nevada's mining and natural resources sector, anchored by the Carlin Trend gold deposits, lithium extraction projects in Elko and Winnemucca, and major operators like Barrick Gold, Nevada Gold Mines, and Albemarle, creates steady demand for Canadian and Mexican professionals pursuing TN visa sponsorship in geoscience, engineering, and environmental roles across the state.
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SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.
SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!
Job Description:
The Project Engineer will lead studies to support the development and execution of studies required to advance opportunities through the Growth and Innovation Group's Project Pipeline. Reporting to the Study Director, the Project Engineer will coordinate and manage technical workstreams associated with mining, processing, infrastructure, and capital project studies from scoping through pre-feasibility and feasibility stages and prepare for execution.
The Project Engineer will be responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities, managing technical consultants, and ensuring study deliverables are completed in accordance with Company standards, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations. The role will work closely with Exploration, Technical Services, Operations, Projects, Environment, Permitting, and Finance teams to support study development and investment decision-making.
This position will assist in evaluating technical alternatives, project risks, execution strategies, and capital and operating cost assumptions. The Project Engineer will help develop study reports (such as PFS and FS reports), technical presentations, economic evaluations, and business cases required to advance projects through the Company's investment pipeline.
The Day-to-Day:
- Lead multiple and concurrent cross-functional studies from Initial Assessment (IA) through to the start of Feasibility Study stage following SSR’s Investment standards
- Develop scopes, and manage the engagement of specialist consultant organizations and ensure their delivery is timely, to budget and of appropriate quality
- Source and manage internal and external cross-functional technical resources to support the completion of Concept, IA, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Studies
- Document and present the results of Concept, IA, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Studies
- Work with site teams to develop study scope and execution, as well as site and project specific economic filters for exploration targets
- Analyze site business plans and support the strategic business planning process
- Develop and maintain study schedules, work plans, budgets, and resource plans
- Monitor study progress and identify risks, constraints, and opportunities
- Review technical deliverables for quality, completeness, and consistency with study objectives
- Assist in the preparation of project execution strategies and development plans
- Support development of CAPEX and OPEX estimates and associated assumptions
- Lead technical trade-off studies and option evaluations
- Contribute to the development of technical reports, investment memoranda, and executive presentations
- Coordinate with Environmental, Permitting, and Community Relations teams regarding project requirements
- Promote safe, sustainable, and responsible project development practices
- Work independently on complex assignments requiring sound engineering judgment
- Regularly interact with internal and external stakeholders to achieve study objectives
- Provide guidance to technical team and mentorship to junior staff
- Support budget development and cost tracking activities for assigned studies
Is This You?
- Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Minimum 8 years of engineering and project development experience in mining, minerals processing, or heavy industrial projects
- Experience supporting studies through Initial Assessment, Concept, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility stages
- Demonstrated understanding of project management principles and stage-gate project development processes
- Working knowledge of exploration, mine planning, mineral processing, infrastructure development, and project execution strategies
- Study experience working with professional services consultants is an advantage
- Previous Heap Leach Facility engineering or design experience is an advantage
- Previous work or project experience in Nevada is an advantage
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and technical writing abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to safe and sustainable work practices
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines, cultures, and geographic regions
SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Who Are We?
SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.
SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!
Job Description:
The Project Engineer will lead studies to support the development and execution of studies required to advance opportunities through the Growth and Innovation Group's Project Pipeline. Reporting to the Study Director, the Project Engineer will coordinate and manage technical workstreams associated with mining, processing, infrastructure, and capital project studies from scoping through pre-feasibility and feasibility stages and prepare for execution.
The Project Engineer will be responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities, managing technical consultants, and ensuring study deliverables are completed in accordance with Company standards, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations. The role will work closely with Exploration, Technical Services, Operations, Projects, Environment, Permitting, and Finance teams to support study development and investment decision-making.
This position will assist in evaluating technical alternatives, project risks, execution strategies, and capital and operating cost assumptions. The Project Engineer will help develop study reports (such as PFS and FS reports), technical presentations, economic evaluations, and business cases required to advance projects through the Company's investment pipeline.
The Day-to-Day:
- Lead multiple and concurrent cross-functional studies from Initial Assessment (IA) through to the start of Feasibility Study stage following SSR’s Investment standards
- Develop scopes, and manage the engagement of specialist consultant organizations and ensure their delivery is timely, to budget and of appropriate quality
- Source and manage internal and external cross-functional technical resources to support the completion of Concept, IA, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Studies
- Document and present the results of Concept, IA, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Studies
- Work with site teams to develop study scope and execution, as well as site and project specific economic filters for exploration targets
- Analyze site business plans and support the strategic business planning process
- Develop and maintain study schedules, work plans, budgets, and resource plans
- Monitor study progress and identify risks, constraints, and opportunities
- Review technical deliverables for quality, completeness, and consistency with study objectives
- Assist in the preparation of project execution strategies and development plans
- Support development of CAPEX and OPEX estimates and associated assumptions
- Lead technical trade-off studies and option evaluations
- Contribute to the development of technical reports, investment memoranda, and executive presentations
- Coordinate with Environmental, Permitting, and Community Relations teams regarding project requirements
- Promote safe, sustainable, and responsible project development practices
- Work independently on complex assignments requiring sound engineering judgment
- Regularly interact with internal and external stakeholders to achieve study objectives
- Provide guidance to technical team and mentorship to junior staff
- Support budget development and cost tracking activities for assigned studies
Is This You?
- Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Minimum 8 years of engineering and project development experience in mining, minerals processing, or heavy industrial projects
- Experience supporting studies through Initial Assessment, Concept, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility stages
- Demonstrated understanding of project management principles and stage-gate project development processes
- Working knowledge of exploration, mine planning, mineral processing, infrastructure development, and project execution strategies
- Study experience working with professional services consultants is an advantage
- Previous Heap Leach Facility engineering or design experience is an advantage
- Previous work or project experience in Nevada is an advantage
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and technical writing abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to safe and sustainable work practices
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines, cultures, and geographic regions
SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
TN Mining & Natural Resources Job Roles in Nevada
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Search Mining & Natural Resources Jobs in NevadaMining & Natural Resources TN Sponsorship Jobs in Nevada: Frequently Asked Questions
Which mining and natural resources companies sponsor TN visas in Nevada?
Nevada's largest mining operators, including Barrick Gold's Nevada Gold Mines joint venture, Kinross Gold, Newmont, and Albemarle's lithium operations near Silver Peak, have established histories of hiring Canadian and Mexican professionals under TN visa status. Smaller exploration and environmental services firms operating along the Carlin Trend and in Elko County also sponsor TN workers, particularly for geology, engineering, and environmental compliance roles.
Which cities in Nevada have the most mining and natural resources TN sponsorship jobs?
Elko is Nevada's primary mining hub and consistently produces the highest concentration of TN-eligible positions, driven by large open-pit gold operations along the Carlin Trend. Winnemucca and Battle Mountain also have active mine sites with recurring professional hiring. Reno serves as a regional headquarters city where corporate engineering, environmental, and geology roles supporting statewide operations are frequently posted.
What types of mining and natural resources roles typically qualify for TN sponsorship in Nevada?
TN status covers a defined list of professional categories. In Nevada's mining sector, roles that commonly qualify include geologist, mining engineer, geological engineer, environmental engineer, and chemical engineer, provided the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Positions like mine foreman, equipment operator, or general field technician typically do not qualify because they don't meet the TN professional occupation requirements.
How do I find mining and natural resources TN sponsorship jobs in Nevada?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by TN visa type, select Nevada as your target state, and narrow results to mining and natural resources roles, surfacing employers actively open to sponsoring Canadian and Mexican professionals. Because TN sponsorship depends heavily on role type and employer familiarity with the visa category, Migrate Mate's filtered results help you focus on positions where sponsorship is a realistic part of the hiring process.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for TN sponsorship in Nevada's mining sector?
Nevada requires certain engineering professionals to hold a Professional Engineer license issued by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers, which is separate from TN visa eligibility. Holding a TN doesn't substitute for state licensure, and some mine-site roles will require both. Canadian and Mexican applicants should confirm whether their target role carries a licensure requirement before pursuing sponsorship, as this affects the timeline for beginning work.