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Turner Mining Group

Director of Sales

Denver, CO · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

This role is responsible for developing and managing a pipeline of qualified opportunities, shaping win strategies, and securing multi-year contract mining and earthmoving work. Key Responsibilities ...

Turner Mining Group

Director of Sales

Denver, CO · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

This role is responsible for developing and managing a pipeline of qualified opportunities, shaping win strategies, and securing multi-year contract mining and earthmoving work. Key Responsibilities ...

Turner Mining Group

Director of Sales

Denver, CO

$175K - $200K/yr

This role is responsible for developing and managing a pipeline of qualified opportunities, shaping win strategies, and securing multi-year contract mining and earthmoving work. Key Responsibilities ...

Flatwater Group

Senior Mining Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Assists Indian mineral owners with mineral lease contract negotiations and reviews proposed ... Make presentations on mining fundamentals, regulations, mineral agreement structures, and NEPA ...

Flatwater Group

Senior Mining Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Assists Indian mineral owners with mineral lease contract negotiations and reviews proposed ... Make presentations on mining fundamentals, regulations, mineral agreement structures, and NEPA ...

Shimmick

Operations Manager - Mining Projects

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$225K - $275K/yr

In this role, you will manage multiple projects with high contract value, requiring complex ... With market leadership in mining, water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex ...

Shimmick

Operations Manager - Mining Projects

Denver, CO · On-site

$225K - $275K/yr

In this role, you will manage multiple projects with high contract value, requiring complex ... With market leadership in mining, water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex ...

Shimmick

Operations Manager - Mining Projects

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$225K - $275K/yr

In this role, you will manage multiple projects with high contract value, requiring complex ... With market leadership in mining, water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex ...

Stantec

Senior Surface Mining Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Understanding of contracts and engineering delivery methods and various pricing structures for ... S. in Mining, Civil, or Geotechnical Engineering * Minimum of 10 to 15+ years of experience with ...

Stantec

Senior Mining Advisory Consultant

Denver, CO · On-site

$141K - $212K/yr

Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe ... Contribute to proposals, contracts, project management, and client relations/management. * Lead ...

Stantec

Senior Mining Advisory Consultant

Denver, CO · On-site

$141K - $212K/yr

Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe ... Contribute to proposals, contracts, project management, and client relations/management. * Lead ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract miner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Miner, you need practical experience in mining operations, a sound understanding of safety regulations, and typically a relevant vocational qualification or trade certification. Familiarity with mining equipment, machinery, and industry-specific software such as mine planning systems is important. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help ensure safe and efficient project execution. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining operational safety, meeting production targets, and collaborating effectively within variable mining environments.

What is the difference between Contract Mining vs Mine Surveyor?

AspectContract MiningMine Surveyor
Required CredentialsMining engineering certifications, safety trainingSurveying licenses, geospatial certifications
Work EnvironmentOn-site at mining operations, heavy machineryOffice and on-site, mapping and measurement tasks
Employer & Industry UsageMining companies, contractorsMining companies, consulting firms
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

Contract Mining involves managing and executing mining operations, focusing on extraction and production. Mine Surveyors specialize in mapping, measuring, and planning mining sites. While both roles are essential in mining, Contract Mining covers operational management, whereas Mine Surveyors focus on spatial data and site planning.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in contract mining, and how are they typically addressed?

Professionals in contract mining often face challenges such as tight project deadlines, fluctuating commodity prices, and adapting to diverse client requirements across different sites. Managing safety and environmental compliance in varying conditions is also a key concern. These challenges are typically addressed through robust project planning, maintaining open communication with clients, investing in staff training, and implementing rigorous safety protocols. Many contract mining teams also use advanced technology and data analytics to optimize operations and minimize downtime.

What is contract mining?

Contract mining is a business model where a mining company hires an external contractor to carry out mining operations instead of performing the work with its own staff and equipment. This can include tasks such as drilling, blasting, hauling, and ore processing. Contract mining allows companies to access specialized expertise, reduce capital expenditure, and improve operational efficiency. It is commonly used in both surface and underground mining projects to help optimize costs and manage risks.
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Mining Engineer - Kiewit Mining Group 2026

Kiewit Corporation

Lone Tree, CO • On-site

$86K - $95K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Requisition ID: 180303 

Job Level: Entry Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Mining District 

Department: Field Operations 

Market: Mining 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you will support Kiewit Mining operations throughout North America. This position is responsible for developing work plans, design work, quantity tracking, surveying and working with our mining and construction teams. In performing this work, the Field Engineer will gain hands-on experience in safely planning and executing work across our operations.

District Overview

Kiewit Mining Group has grown steadily to become one of North America's leading contract mining companies operating in various commodities, including gold, coal, oil sands, iron ore, phosphate, talc, and aggregates. We are built on a solid foundation of safety, quality, production and integrity. 

As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides wholistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs. 

Current possible locations include: Gillette, WY; Soda Springs, ID; Tok, AK; Dillon, MT; Craig, CO; Lone Tree, CO.

Responsibilities
  • Field Operations: prepare work plans and work packages, interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, order and schedule material deliveries and support the day-to-day operations
  • Office Engineering: Perform mining and civil design work to support mining and civil operations, perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change orders reviewed by Project Manager, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
  • Estimating: Review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid

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Qualifications
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other natural science engineering fields.
  • 0-2 years of experience
  • Ability to travel and relocate as needed
  • Mining, Mining Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred
  • Ability to freely access all points of a project site in a wide-ranging climates and environments, including the ability to climb off and on equipment 
  • Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
  • Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
  • Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
  • Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

 Other Requirements:
    Regular, reliable attendance
    Work productively and meet deadlines timely
    Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
    Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
    Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
    FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $86,000/yr - $95,000/yr 
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:  04/07/2026  - 08/31/2026  

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884

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