USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) · 2 months ago
Junior Project Engineer - Upstream
Wheat Ridge, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expUSA Rare Earth, Inc. is on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials that enable the green energy and technology revolution. The Junior Project Engineer – Upstream will support the delivery of capital projects in the upstream business unit, providing hands-on experience in project execution from concept to commissioning with a focus on technical support and coordination.
Angel InvestmentManufacturingMiningProduct Design
Responsibilities
Assist in the planning, design, and execution of capital projects, including process plants, pilot plants (e.g., heap leach and hydrometallurgy demos), mine infrastructure, and magnet recycling facilities
Support project teams in developing scope documents, specifications, technical requirements, and project charters for upstream initiatives
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including operations, processing, geology, mine planning, and external engineering, procurement, construction, and management (EPCM) contractors
Track project deliverables, schedules, budgets, critical paths, and roadmaps under senior supervision
Assist with EPCM management, including vendor coordination, progress tracking, and updates to project timelines
Gather and organize technical data for grant applications, focusing on project-specific inputs like pilot results and economic projections
Review competitors’ scoping studies, Preliminary Economic Assessments (PEAs), PFSs, and Feasibility Studies (FSs) to benchmark key project metrics (e.g., capex, opex, recovery rates) and provide summary insights for team use
Contribute to basic techno-economic analysis (TEA) updates by incorporating new technical data from demos and pilots
Participate in site visits, commissioning activities, and problem-solving to ensure project alignment with upstream goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mining, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
2-5 years of relevant engineering experience in a mining/energy organization or EPCM firm
Strong cross-discipline technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and AutoCAD or similar design software
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Previous exposure to mining or heavy industry
Experience with project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project)
Understanding of construction management principles
Preferred
Familiarity with REE or critical minerals projects, including demo plant development
Basic experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel for modeling) and grant preparation
Proactive mindset with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a lean team setting
Company
USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR)
USA Rare Earth, LLC is a U.S.-based, vertically integrated magnet technology company.
11-50 employees
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