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Turner Mining Group

Senior Mining Engineer

Brawley, CA

$111K - $153K/yr

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Senior Mining Engineer plays a vital part in leading and supporting the engineering and survey teams. The successful candidate will drive the development ...

Turner Mining Group

Senior Mining Engineer

Brawley, CA · On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Senior Mining Engineer plays a vital part in leading and supporting the engineering and survey teams. The successful candidate will drive the development ...

Turner Mining Group

Senior Mining Engineer

Brawley, CA · On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Senior Mining Engineer plays a vital part in leading and supporting the engineering and survey teams. The successful candidate will drive the development ...

Northern Star Pogo LLC

Mining Engineer

Delta Junction, AK · On-site

$105K - $129K/yr

The Mining Engineer reports to the Senior Mining Engineer, and the primary role is for the safe design and implementation of Mine plans and systems as well as other engineering requirements within ...

Northern Star Pogo LLC

Mining Engineer

Delta Junction, AK · On-site

$105K - $129K/yr

The Mining Engineer reports to the Senior Mining Engineer, and the primary role is for the safe design and implementation of Mine plans and systems as well as other engineering requirements within ...

Rio Tinto

Engineer - Mining

Boron, CA · On-site

$126K/yr

Reporting to the Sr. Engineer Tactical Mine Planner you will: * Assist in the development of weekly ... Provide support in the preparation of the mining component of the annual budget and cost forecasts.

SF Demo - Rio Tinto

Engineer - Mining

Boron, CA

$126K/yr

Reporting to the Sr. Engineer Tactical Mine Planner you will: * Assist in the development of weekly ... Provide support in the preparation of the mining component of the annual budget and cost forecasts.

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How much do entry level senior mining engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level senior mining engineer in the United States is $69,362.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Senior Mining Engineer vs Mining Engineer?

AspectEntry Level Senior Mining EngineerMining Engineer
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mining Engineering; some certifications preferredBachelor's degree in Mining Engineering; entry-level position
ExperienceLimited to internships or 1-2 years of related experience0-1 year of experience or internship
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, site supervision, project planningSite visits, data analysis, assisting senior engineers
ResponsibilitiesAssisting in planning, monitoring operations, basic design tasksSupporting senior engineers, data collection, basic analysis

In summary, an Entry Level Senior Mining Engineer typically has some internship experience and may take on slightly more advanced responsibilities than a standard Mining Engineer. However, both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in the same industry environments.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Senior Mining Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,362 per year, or $33.3 per hour.
Senior Mining Engineer

Senior Mining Engineer

Turner Mining Group

Brawley, CA

$111K - $153K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Senior Mining Engineer plays a vital part in leading and supporting the engineering and survey teams. The successful candidate will drive the development, planning and execution of the mine, and be a key factor between the long-term and short-term planning functions.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Health and Safety

  • Knows responsibilities related to the Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
  • Learns and administers all company and legislated policies and procedures
  • Contributes to the department's health and safety goals and objectives
  • Responds to safety concerns and/or unsafe conditions, and takes corrective action, or seeks assistance in doing so

Environment

  • Knows responsibilities related to the Environmental Management System (EMS)
  • Contributes to the department's environmental goals and objectives
  • Ensures department activities prevent or mitigate the effects of pollution
  • Responds to environmental concerns and takes corrective action, or seeks assistance in doing so
  • Follows company standards and guidelines for spill reporting and response

Departmental

  • Utilizes planning software for mine design, mine planning, dump and leach pad design.
  • Utilizes planning software to estimate economic pit shells for design and reporting reserves/resources.
  • Identify planning and operational constraints during the business planning cycle.
  • Create, review and evaluate life of mine plans during the yearly business planning cycle.
  • Review and understand yearly cost variances for the business planning cycle.
  • Leads engineering projects related to the mine/company.
  • Reviews and reports end of month production statistics and reconcile actual vs budget variations.
  • Assist with daily reporting and production communication to ensure mine plans are being followed.
  • Assist and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Keeps up with current trends related to mine design software and integrates this information into work assignments and methodology.
  • Maintains effective communication between departments.
  • Knowledge of block model coding to assist with model manipulation for engineering variables.
  • Assist in reclamation planning as needed.
  • Assist with daily reporting and production communication to ensure mine plans are being followed.
  • Assist and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Keeps up with current trends related to mine design software and integrates this information into work assignments and methodology.
  • Maintains effective communication between departments.
  • Knowledge of block model coding to assist with model manipulation for engineering variables.
  • Assist in reclamation planning as needed.

Cost Control & Communication

  • Manages spending within approved budget
  • Maintains effective information exchange with relevant departments

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or Relevant Experience
  • 7+ years of mining experience, preferably in conventional truck/shovel open pit operation
  • Working knowledge of Mine Plan preferred
  • Working knowledge of survey equipment
  • Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
  • Ability to prepare accurate records and reports
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with internal and external contacts
  • MS Office Suite
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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