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How much do global mining jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for global mining in the United States is $126,935.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,500.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Global Mining, and why are they important?

To thrive in Global Mining, you need strong expertise in geology, engineering, and resource management, often backed by a relevant degree and industry certifications. Familiarity with mining software (like Surpac or MineSight), safety compliance systems, and environmental regulations is typically required. Leadership, cross-cultural communication, and problem-solving are crucial soft skills in navigating diverse teams and complex projects. These competencies ensure safe, efficient operations and sustainable resource extraction in a highly regulated, international environment.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in global mining operations and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in global mining often encounter challenges such as adapting to diverse regulatory environments, managing cross-cultural teams, and ensuring adherence to strict safety and environmental standards. Navigating varying laws and local customs requires strong communication and flexibility. Building relationships with local stakeholders and ongoing training on international compliance are key strategies for success in this field. Additionally, global mining teams frequently collaborate across time zones, so effective project management and digital communication skills are essential.

What is the difference between Global Mining vs Mining Engineer?

AspectGlobal MiningMining Engineer
CredentialsDegree in Mining Engineering or related field, certifications may varyDegree in Mining Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred
Work EnvironmentGlobal locations, large-scale mining operations, corporate settingsMining sites, exploration areas, operational facilities
Industry UsageCorporate roles, strategic planning, global project managementDesign, planning, and overseeing mining operations

Global Mining refers to the broader industry sector involved in large-scale, international mining operations, often focusing on corporate strategy and management. Mining Engineers are professionals who design and oversee mining processes, typically working directly on-site or in technical roles. While both roles require a background in mining engineering, Global Mining encompasses a wider scope including management and global project oversight, whereas Mining Engineers focus on technical and operational aspects.

What is global mining?

Global mining refers to the extraction of minerals and other geological materials from the earth on a worldwide scale. This industry encompasses the exploration, extraction, processing, and distribution of resources like coal, metals, precious stones, and minerals found in different regions across the globe. Global mining plays a crucial role in supplying raw materials for manufacturing, construction, and energy production. However, it also presents challenges related to environmental impact, regulatory compliance, and ethical sourcing. Companies operating in global mining must navigate diverse regulations, cultural contexts, and sustainability concerns.
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Infographic showing various Global Mining job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 20% Full Time, 60% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,935 per year, or $61 per hour.
Global Capital Projects Director, US Mining

Global Capital Projects Director, US Mining

WSP

South Jordan, UT • On-site

$175K - $301K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an accomplished Global Capital Projects Director to support and expand our Global Mining and Metals (M&M) business. This position could work out of WSP's offices in Salt Lake City, UT; Reno, NV; Houston, TX; or Lakewood, CO. Other WSP office locations or remote options may be considered for an exceptional candidate.
This role focuses on strategic leadership of our capital projects practice across the mining sector, including major project opportunity capture and ongoing assessment, ensuring visibility across regions and proactively identifying, capturing relevant criteria and qualifying leads. The qualification of opportunities includes significant client facing effort to assess and position the business. The successful candidate will direct and grow our capital projects portfolio from pursuit through execution.
Your Impact
  • Developing and maintaining the global mining and metals (M&M) major projects pipeline
  • Mapping internal capabilities, SME's, and leads and matching these to support major project pursuit development and project delivery
  • Forming up pursuit teams and leadership on early-stage pursuit development (i.e. capture planning, win strategies, assessing potential alliances and partnerships)
  • Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and supporting strategic pursuits.
  • Guide clients and internal teams through project development cycles, including execution planning, risk management, contracting strategy, and implementation.
  • Promote WSP's reputation through industry engagement, conference participation, and thought leadership.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
  • Domestic and international travel for client and internal meetings is anticipated (i.e., one week per month)
  • Coordinate with US Capital Projects Director on clients, pursuits and strategy

Contributing to the Major Projects Strategy
In addition, the role will also support the implementation of the Major Projects in Mining strategy:
  • Support in the assessment of people and skills needed to deliver major projects
  • Support mining within regions in the identification of key hires as pursuit planning matures
  • Contribute to hiring plan efforts across regions
  • Provide input to identify investments required in software, tools and upskilling
  • Contribute to developing the WSP way in Major Projects in Mining including guidelines and the WSP "Red Book"
  • Contribute to governance of major project opportunities

Who You Are
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
  • 20+ years of experience in mining, major capital project development, and engineering services.
  • Demonstrated experience as a Project Director or senior leader responsible for executing large mining capital programs.
  • Strong background in EPCM, IPD, and alternative delivery models for large capital projects.
  • Deep knowledge of mining operations, processing facilities, and supporting infrastructure.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to varied audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead multidisciplinary teams, and manage competing priorities.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to manage staff, and effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits.
  • Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to travel within and outside the US as required by project and business development needs.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience leading >$1 billion mining programs.
  • Proven success developing execution plans, contracting strategies, and governance frameworks for major capital projects within the mining industry.
  • Strong existing relationships with major mining companies across North and South America.
  • Bilingual Spanish-English speaker, mining experience in Latin America

WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $175,400 - $301,200
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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