Description
Position Summary:
Plan, design, supervise, and optimize civil engineering projects within mining operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, timeline, and cost requirements.
Key Highlights:
1. Mining infrastructure design and supervision
2. Project budget and schedule management
3. Multidisciplinary coordination and report preparation
Civil Engineer
Job Responsibilities
Reports to: Unit Manager
Location: Pitarilla, Durango
Company Overview
Established in 2004, Endeavour Silver Corp. is a mining company focused on the discovery and
extraction of silver, with projects and operations across three countries: Mexico, Chile, and the United States. Our
mission is to become a leading silver producer that creates value for our stakeholders by discovering, developing, and operating our mines sustainably.
Job Purpose
To plan, design, supervise, and optimize civil engineering works within mining operations, ensuring
compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and cost standards, thereby supporting operational continuity and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Design and supervise construction of mining infrastructure (access roads, tailings dams, platforms, foundations, drainage systems, etc.).
Coordinate field civil works activities, ensuring adherence to drawings and technical specifications.
Manage and control project budgets, costs, and schedules.
Perform technical analyses and structural calculations related to civil works in mining.
Supervise contractors and suppliers, ensuring quality and contractual compliance.
Verify compliance with industrial safety, environmental, and mining regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary departments (geology, operations, maintenance, safety).
Prepare construction progress reports, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
Identify technical and operational risks, proposing preventive and corrective solutions.
Participate in planning and development of new projects or mine expansion.
Requirements
Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (certified).
Specialization in geotechnics, structures, or mining is desirable. Knowledge of logistics,
Minimum 5 years of experience in:
Civil projects in mining or heavy infrastructure.
Field construction supervision.
Contractor and budget management.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (certified).
Special Skills and Knowledge
Design and construction of civil works in mining.
Soil mechanics and geotechnics.
Mining and environmental safety regulations.
Construction control, cost management, and project administration.
Software:
AutoCAD / Civil 3D
SAP2000, ETABS or similar
MS Project or Primavera
Advanced Excel
Languages
English proficiency desirable
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