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How much do graduate mining geology jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate mining geology in the United States is $77,030.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main challenges faced by a graduate mining geologist during their first year on site?

As a Graduate Mining Geologist, one of the primary challenges during your initial year is adapting to the fast-paced, often remote site environment while managing a steep learning curve. You may encounter difficulties in balancing fieldwork with data analysis and reporting, as well as integrating safety protocols into daily routines. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, such as engineers and surveyors, is essential and requires effective communication skills. Additionally, you’ll need to quickly become proficient with geological software and sampling techniques. Support is typically available through mentorship and structured graduate programs, helping you build confidence and expertise.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a graduate mining geologist?

To thrive as a Graduate Mining Geologist, you'll need a degree in geology or earth sciences, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of mineral exploration and mining processes. Familiarity with geological modeling software (such as Surpac or Micromine), GIS tools, and possibly relevant safety certifications is expected. Strong teamwork, communication abilities, and adaptability help you work effectively on-site and communicate findings to multidisciplinary teams. These skills are critical for ensuring accurate resource assessments, safe operations, and effective collaboration in dynamic mining environments.

What is the difference between Graduate Mining Geology vs Graduate Geotechnical Engineering?

AspectGraduate Mining GeologyGraduate Geotechnical Engineering
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related fieldBachelor's in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field
Work EnvironmentMining sites, exploration projects, geological surveysConstruction sites, infrastructure projects, soil and rock stability assessments
Industry UsageMining companies, exploration firms, resource developmentConstruction, consulting engineering, infrastructure development
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Graduate Mining Geology focuses on mineral exploration, resource assessment, and geological mapping within the mining industry. In contrast, Graduate Geotechnical Engineering emphasizes soil and rock stability analysis for construction and infrastructure projects. Both roles require earth science backgrounds but serve different industry needs and work environments.

What is a graduate mining geologist?

Graduate Mining Geologists are recent university graduates who specialize in the study of minerals, rocks, and earth processes relevant to mining. They typically assist with exploration, mapping, sampling, and analysis of geological data to help locate and evaluate mineral resources. In this entry-level role, they often work under the supervision of experienced geologists, gaining practical experience in both fieldwork and laboratory settings. Graduate Mining Geologists play a crucial part in ensuring mining operations are efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible.
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Infographic showing various Graduate Mining Geology job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,030 per year, or $37 per hour.

Mining Engineer - Kiewit Mining Group 2026

Kiewit Corporation

Tok, AK • On-site

$86K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

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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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