Capital Project Engineer

Colonsay, SK, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

Original job description

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash - two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

At Mosaic We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs - Apply today and join our team!

Where will you work: Onsite – Colonsay, Saskatchewan

Capital Project Engineer

We are currently seeking a Capital Project Engineer (II, III or Sr) at the Colonsay Mine. The Capital Project Engineer will manage a portfolio of projects varying between Surface, Shafts and Underground at our Colonsay location. Projects will include new Mine Development as well as Asset Sustaining projects. Tasks relating to this job include preliminary or detailed project scoping, engineering design, scheduling, cost estimating, procurement, supervision, execution, and construction management. The engineer will also support production and maintenance teams by working with the Esterhazy team to achieve the strategic priorities of Mosaic.

What will you be Responsible For?

Project execution and management of capital projects of varying size and complexity
Responsible for scope, schedule, budget, safety and quality
Responsible for contractor management and driving positive safety culture
Project administration including project approval, reporting schedule updates
Technical design of projects and oversite of third-party engineering
Cost control including developing estimates and budgets and providing monthly forecasting for projects
Schedule development and reporting
Engineering design (developing engineering work packages for projects)
Construction oversite in an industrial environment
Department initiatives (non-project specific engineering, project management process definition)
Site and company initiatives to support safety, production, expansion and maintenance.
Technical/personal development and coaching others (contractors, trades, training courses, etc.)

What do you need for this role?

A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, Mechanical engineer degree, preferred.
Registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or P.Eng designation with The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
Broad engineering and construction knowledge in all disciplines is an asset
Computer Skills in MS Office Suite are required
Engineering Software skills required
Highly Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities
We will consider a lower Engineer Designation if candidate has fewer years of experience
Must be able to work in an underground mine environment

Engineer II

2+ years of Engineering experience
Demonstrated project management experience with strong problem solving skills

Engineer III

4+ years of Engineering experience
Demonstrated project management experience with strong problem solving skills
Relevant construction management experience in and industrial environment
Registered as an P.Eng designation with The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
Experience delivering projects in an operating industrial plant or brownfield environment
Experience in an underground mine environment is desirable
Demonstrate strengths in soft skills related to people management, leadership and written/verbal communications.

Engineer Senior

8+ years of Engineering experience
Demonstrated project management experience with strong problem solving skills
Relevant construction management experience in and industrial environment
Registered as an P.Eng designation with The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
Experience delivering projects in an operating industrial plant or brownfield environment.
Experience in an underground mine environment is desirable
Demonstrate strengths in soft skills related to people management, leadership and written/verbal communications
Ability to assist/supervise technical personnel and work independently

Benefits Offered By Mosaic

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Tuition Reimbursement
Financial Security Program
Optional HSA plan with company match

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical work environment is occasionally outdoors occasionally exposed to varying degrees of hot and cold environments.

Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others
Must be able to work in an underground mine environment
Able to lift approximately 0-25 lbs. unassisted and occasionally
Able to climb stairs and work at various heights
Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns or materials
Able to hear, with or without correction
Able to read, write and understand English
Able to see, with or without correction
Able to travel unassisted
Able to use fine hand motor skills.
Able to wear a respirator.
Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Must be able to work a 12-hour shift.
Employment is subject to successfully completing Mosaic's pre-employment checks including criminal, drug and alcohol testing.
Must be authorized to work in Canada.

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Responsibilities

Manage capital projects across surface, shaft, and underground operations, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, safety, quality, contractors, and construction. Develop project designs and work packages, control costs, report progress, and support site and company initiatives, production, and maintenance.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, with a mechanical engineering degree preferred; candidates must be registered as an Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer with APEGS, depending on level. The role requires relevant engineering and project management experience, with higher-level positions requiring industrial construction and brownfield project experience; underground mine experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to work onsite and rotating shifts are also important.

Skills

Capital Project Management
Project Scoping
Engineering Design
Project Scheduling
Cost Estimating
Budgeting and Forecasting
Procurement
Contractor Management
Construction Management
Project Execution
Cost Control
Safety Management
Quality Management
Problem Solving
Leadership and Communication
Microsoft Office

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Financial Security Program
Optional HSA Plan With Company Match

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Capital Projects
Mine Development
Asset Sustaining Projects
Surface Mining
Shafts
Underground Mining
Project Scoping
Engineering Design
Engineering Work Packages
Project Scheduling
Cost Estimating
Budgeting
Monthly Forecasting
Procurement
Contractor Management
Construction Management
Project Execution
Project Administration
Project Approval
Schedule Reporting
Cost Control
Safety Culture
Quality Management
Industrial Plant
Brownfield Projects
Mechanical Engineering
Engineer-in-Training
Professional Engineer
APEGS
Microsoft Office

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