Insight Global is hiring a Permitting Engineer for an initial 12-month contract with potential for extension, supporting an Integrated Project Team on a major greenfield mining development in Canada. This individual will serve as a critical bridge between engineering delivery teams and the permitting discipline, supporting the preparation and coordination of technical portions of permits required for project construction.
The Permitting
Engineer will work closely with Engineering Delivery Managers and technical stakeholders to interpret engineering drawings, general arrangements, diagrams, specifications, design details, and other engineering deliverables and translate this information into clear, accurate, permit-ready technical documentation. This role will also identify and close technical information gaps, coordinate inputs from multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage documentation through internal review and submission, and plan upcoming permitting requirements in alignment with engineering scope and construction schedules.
Skills and Requirements
10 + years engineering or closely related technical background with the ability to interpret multidisciplinary engineering information
Experience supporting permitting, regulatory submissions, approvals, or similar formal technical documentation
Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings, general arrangements, diagrams, specifications, design details, and technical deliverables
Strong technical writing skills with experience developing formal documentation from engineering inputs
Ability to translate complex engineering information into transparent, accurate, and structured permit-ready documentation
Experience working directly with engineers, Engineering Managers, Delivery Managers, or technical SMEs to gather and validate required information
Ability to identify missing technical information and coordinate with engineering stakeholders to close gaps
Experience managing technical documentation through internal review, comment resolution, revisions, and formal submission
Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple permits, technical deliverables, stakeholders, and deadlines
Strong written communication skills with excellent attention to technical accuracy and detail
Mining or mineral processing project experience
Experience supporting major greenfield capital projects
Experience supporting construction-related permitting on large industrial or mining projects
Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
Experience working with engineering consultants, EPC/EPCM firms, Engineering Service Providers, or owner-side project teams
Experience preparing technical content for environmental, construction, infrastructure, or regulatory submissions
Familiarity with Canadian mining, environmental, or construction permitting processes
Experience coordinating permitting requirements against engineering and construction schedules
P.Eng., EIT, or another relevant technical designation
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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📌 Permitting Engineer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Winnipeg