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Arcosa Construction Products Group contains multiple business units that support three product segments in the Aggregates, Specialty Materials and Construction Site Support markets.

 Job Summary

Arcosa Materials is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer based out of our Arlington, TX office to support all business units within the Construction Products Group. This role is critical in developing and optimizing mine plans to support efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable extraction of sand, gravel, and crushed stone mineral resources for construction materials markets. The ideal candidate will have an advanced understanding of surface mining operations and a passion for turning data into actionable mine planning strategies.

 Day to Day

• A strong commitment to a behavior-based safety culture, community, and environmental stewardship
• Provide expert engineering principles to develop annualized life of mine plans for surface mine production in consideration of mineral resource availability, operational constraints, and business objectives
• Deliver optimized design schedules for full life of mine cycle including stripping, mineral resource extraction, haulage, waste disposal, and reclamation.  Update plans based on production requirements, changing market conditions, and business goals
• Work closely with geologists to interpret drilling and subsurface data, mineral resource models, and support mineral reserve estimates for compliance reporting
• Collaborate with operations and operations support teams on the execution of mine plans
• Prepare and distribute proper documentation, maps, and schedules to production teams and leadership 
• Develop workflows and solutions for reconciliation to ensure planning efforts align with execution
• Utilize common mine planning software (e.g., Deswick, Vulcan, Carlson). Support GIS integration and data management as needed
• Ensure all planning work complies with relevant environmental, safety, and permitting standards. Support applications, reports, and inspections as needed
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations to assess the viability of new mining projects
• Identify and recommend continuous improvements in planning processes, mine design, and operational efficiency to achieve maximum resource utilization at minimum operational cost

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Civil Engineering (with mining focus)
• 5+ years of experience in mine planning and optimization for surface operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in mine planning, GIS, and other relevant software (e.g., Deswick, Vulcan, AutoCAD, Carlson, ArcGIS, or equivalent)
• Strong analytical, spatial, and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to clearly communicate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical teams
• Understanding surface mine safety regulations and environmental compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in mine planning and optimization for surface operations is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or eligibility is a plus
• Registered membership with the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration is a plus

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with regular visits to mine operations
• Exposure to outdoor and industrial environments during site inspections
• Must be able to wear required PPE and navigate uneven terrain

Benefits
Arcosa is proud to offer competitive benefits and programs to help you and your family meet your healthcare and retirement planning needs. The various benefits offered to employees based on eligibility may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401k with Employer Match
• 11 paid Company holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training and Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within!

The above statements describe the general nature and responsibilities of the position. All employees may be required to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Arcosa Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long term value creation.