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Senior Project Engineer
@ Primero
Quebec
Overview
Primero is hiring a Senior Project Engineer in Montreal or Toronto for a permanent full-time role reporting to the Engineering Manager. The work covers mining and heavy industrial projects from engineering and procurement through construction and commissioning, with a 40-hour week and possible hybrid arrangement.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate project execution to scope, schedule and budget
- Act as Project Manager on assigned projects
- Manage contractors, subcontractors and vendors
- Provide technical oversight and site engineering support
- Ensure HSE compliance and mentor junior team members
Requirements summary:
- Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering or equivalent
- 10+ years of project engineering in mining or mineral processing
- Strong site experience during construction and commissioning
- Experience with Primavera (preferred) or MS Project
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Primero
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DESIGN | CONSTRUCT | OPERATE
Full company description
Primero is a leading multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, and construction company specialising in delivering comprehensive, fully integrated solutions to the mining, energy and resource sectors. From feasibility studies and early-stage design to construction, operations and ongoing maintenance and sustaining capital services, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle. By leveraging our extensive industry knowledge and resources, we provide tailored solutions that meet the unique challenges of our clients, ensuring success from concept through to operations. Primero is a wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly listed NRW Holdings (ASX: NWH).
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- Reported office locations
- 219 St Georges Tce, Perth, Western Australia 6000, AU
- 1801 Avenue McGill Collège, 1450, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2N4, CA
- 2 Diamantina Way, Henderson, Western Australia 6166, AU
- 10777 Westheimer Rd, Suite 1175, One Westchase Center, Houston, Texas 77042, US
- 80 Richmond St W, Unit 202, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2A4, CA
- 42 McDougall St, Milton, Queensland 4064, AU
- 307 W 200 S, Suite 4005, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101, US
- Other recorded names
- Primero Group
- Primero
- Specialties
- Engineering
- Procurement
- Construction
- Design
- Commissioning
- Operations
- Maintenance
- Energy
- Hydrogen
- Lithium
- Oil & Gas
- Defence
- and Copper
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Primero is a leading multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, and construction company specialising in delivering comprehensive, fully integrated solutions to the mining, energy and resource sectors. From feasibility studies and early-stage design to construction, operations and ongoing maintenance and sustaining capital services, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle. By leveraging our extensive…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Perth, Western Australia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2011 |
| Specialties | EngineeringProcurementConstructionDesignCommissioningOperationsMaintenanceEnergyHydrogenLithium |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 26 |
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Senior Project Engineer
Location: Montreal or Toronto
Type: Permanent Full-time
Primero America’s team is currently looking for a Senior Project Engineer.
This is a unique opportunity to join our talented team and be part of Primero’s growth and success. Primero is an Australian-founded company, established in 2011 and growing consistently in Montreal since 2016. We expanded into Houston in 2022, Toronto in 2023, and Salt Lake City in 2026, strengthening our North American presence. We specialize in the design, procurement, and construction management of mineral processing plants.
The Senior Project Engineer will play a key role in supporting the successful execution of mining and heavy industrial projects across all project phases, from engineering and procurement through construction and commissioning. This role reports directly to the Engineering Manager.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, the successful candidate will support project coordination, contractor management, technical problem-solving, and site execution activities while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within schedule and budget requirements.
This role is ideal for a hands-on and adaptable engineer who enjoys balancing technical engineering responsibilities with project coordination and field execution in a fast-paced EPCM environment. The position may involve site activities depending on project requirements.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate project execution activities to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
- Act as Project Manager on assigned projects, including planning, execution, and client communication
- Support Project Managers on larger projects as a senior team member
- Manage contractors, subcontractors, and vendors throughout supply, construction, and commissioning phases
- Provide technical oversight, review documentation, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards
- Perform site engineering support (modifications, problem-solving, lift studies)
- Monitor project costs, schedules, and scope changes, and support change management processes
- Coordinate across disciplines to ensure integration and delivery of project requirements
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
- Ensure compliance with all HSE requirements, including project-specific plans, inspections, and reporting
What We’re Looking For:
- Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
- 10+ years of experience in project engineering and project delivery within mining, mineral processing industries
- Experience acting in both project engineering and project management capacities
- Strong experience with site-based activities during construction and commissioning
- Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, schedules, budgets, and risks
- Strong understanding of applicable codes, standards, and engineering practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with project management tools (Primavera preferred; MS Project minimum)
Position Details:
- 40 hours per week
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada
- Competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience
- Full insurance coverage from day one
- Retirement plan with 5% employer matching
- Up to 10 Paid sick days per year
- Casual work environment
- Flexible, possibility of hybrid work schedule
Are you looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced company that's shaping the future of project delivery in
mining and processing?
Send your application to: [email protected]
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