Engineer IV

General Atomics seeks an Engineer IV for its Grants, NM location with remote work options. Within the Uranium Resources Group, the role leads process and plant design and oversees project execution from FEED through commissioning, with a focus on mineral processing and safety/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for mineral processing circuits, including comminution, leaching, solvent extraction, precipitation, and drying.
• Size and select equipment such as pumps, tanks, thickeners, crushers, and material handling systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, mass and energy balances, and pressure relief sizing.
• Collaborate with civil/structural and electrical teams to optimize plant layout and constructability.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for equipment procurement and construction contracts.
• Provide field engineering support during the construction phase, resolving RFIs and technical queries from contractors.
• Lead or assist in Plant Commissioning and Start-up activities, troubleshooting operational issues during ramp-up.
• Manage small to medium capital projects, tracking schedules and budgets.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and HAZOP studies.
• Ensure all designs comply with MSHA regulations and uranium radiation safety standards aligned with ALARA principles.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required within the scope of the employee’s skills and experience.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited institution, with progressive experience: six or more years with a bachelor’s degree, four or more years with a master’s, or two or more years with a PhD. Equivalent engineering experience may substitute for education.
• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive engineering experience in the mining, mineral processing, or heavy chemical industry.
• Demonstrated experience in Process Design (mass balances, P&IDs) and Plant Design (equipment layout, piping design).
• Experience supporting the construction phase of industrial projects.
• Proficiency in reading and marking up engineering drawings.
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts to operations staff and contractors.
• Willingness to travel to mine sites up to 25% of the time.

Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Plant 3D
• Navisworks

Job Category

• Engineering

Experience Level

• Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Work Style

• Remote

Employment Type

Full-Time salary

Salary Range

USD 89,110 - 155,680 per year

Travel Requirements

0% - 25% travel

Relocation Assistance

No

US Citizenship

No

Security Clearance

No