Corporate Mine Planning Engineer

$95K — $127K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field; 3+ years mine planning or engineering experience.
  • Preferred experience in operational mine or plant settings; practical application of planning concepts.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration or eligibility to obtain it within two years.
  • Proficiency in mine planning/design software (Carlson/AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Surpac) and Microsoft Office for data analysis.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Familiarity with mining regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop mine plans, including pit shell and waste development designs.
  • Prepare geological models for resource and reserve estimations.
  • Create phased life-of-mine plans with development schedules and cost inputs.
  • Provide design parameters and volume calculations for capital projects.
  • Collaborate with management and engineers to evaluate mineral resources.
  • Ensure mine plans meet regulatory, safety, and company objectives.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions and matching.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with prescription drug benefits.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage, and Basic Life Insurance.
  • 15 days of paid vacation, 40 hours paid sick leave, and Paid Bonding Leave.
Full Job Description
Line of Business: Service & Support

Pay Range: $95,540.00 – $127,379.99

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans, including pit shell designs, stripping plans, waste development plans, and reclamation plans

  • Prepare geological models and perform resource and reserve estimations

  • Develop life-of-mine plans with phased development schedules, milestones, and cost inputs

  • Provide design parameters and volume calculations to support capital and acquisition projects

  • Collaborate with regional management, geologists, project managers, and engineers to evaluate mineral quantity and quality

  • Ensure mine plans align with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company objectives

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of mine planning or mining engineering experience

  • Operational experience in mine or plant environments preferred, with the ability to apply planning concepts to real‑world operations

  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration or ability to obtain within two years

  • Proficiency with mine planning and design software (e.g., Carlson/AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Surpac) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for calculations, volume analysis, and data visualization

  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, project management, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly

  • Working knowledge of mining regulations and safety standards

Work Environment

  • Primarily based in a corporate office setting with periodic travel to operating sites

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule

  • Site visits may involve exposure to moving equipment, uneven terrain, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions

  • Up to 20% travel within the United States

What We Offer

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.

  • Highly competitive benefits programs are offered, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage along with Prescription Drug Benefits.

  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage, as well as Basic Life Insurance.

  • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation and 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave.

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