Principal Project Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Project Engineer to provide senior engineering coordination, project integration, and execution support across all phases of the Dugbe Gold Project in Liberia. Reporting to the Project Director, you will act as the key technical interface between the Owner's Team, EPCM contractor, consultants, and construction contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering and project execution activities across contractors, consultants, and the Owner's Team.
• Manage technical interfaces, engineering deliverables, design reviews, and construction readiness activities.
• Support implementation and maintenance of project management systems, procedures, and reporting processes.
• Monitor project risks, technical issues, schedules, and execution performance.
• Participate in contractor management, technical evaluations, and project coordination meetings.
• Mentor and develop national engineers and project personnel through coaching and knowledge transfer.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, Process, or related discipline); Project Management or Construction Management qualifications advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering and project delivery experience within mining, infrastructure, mineral processing, or heavy industry.
• Experience working within an Owner's Team, EPCM environment, or major contractor organization.
• Proven background in multidisciplinary project engineering and contractor coordination; experience on greenfield mining or large capital projects highly desirable.
• Fluent English (written and spoken); French considered an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong project engineering and project management capabilities.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning processes.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced project environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.