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Usg

Mine / Mill Manager

Mediapolis, IA · On-site

$110 - $170/hr

The position has one General Foreman and two Project Engineers as direct reports. Overall, the Mine ... USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on ...

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Northern Star Pogo LLC

Mine Geologist

Delta Junction, AK · On-site

$100 - $110/hr

Mine Geologist Full Time Professional Delta Junction, AK, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1136 Salary ... Engineers, Surveyors, Mine Foremen). * Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and ...

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USG Corporation

Mine / Mill Manager

Mediapolis, IA

The position has one General Foreman and two Project Engineers as direct reports. Overall, the Mine ... USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on ...

Mesabi Metallics

Process Engineer

MN · On-site

$72K - $121K/yr

Once completed, it will mark the first new mine and pellet plant in Minnesota in nearly 50 years ... Salary Range : * $72,000 - $121,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC

Process Engineer

Nashwauk, MN · On-site

$72K - $121K/yr

Once completed, it will mark the first new mine and pellet plant in Minnesota in nearly 50 years ... Salary Range : * $72,000 - $121,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits

Arenatechnologies

Mine Warfare Task Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$135 - $175/hr

Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific field * 10 years of relevant professional experience ... Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business ...

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Mesabi Metallics

Shift Supervisor - Mine Operations

MN · On-site

$92K - $115K/yr

Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and project teams to ensure development work aligns ... Salary * $92,000 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits

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How much do mine engineer salary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for mine engineer salary in the United States is $89,183.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Does a mining engineer make good money?

Mining engineers typically earn competitive salaries that vary based on experience, location, and industry sector. According to industry data, the median annual salary for a mining engineer is around $90,000, with higher earnings possible for those with specialized skills or working in remote or resource-rich areas. The profession often offers additional benefits such as bonuses, overtime, and opportunities for advancement.

How much can you make as a mine engineer?

Mine engineers typically earn between $70,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of the mining operations. Salaries can increase with advanced certifications, specialized skills, and managerial responsibilities.
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Infographic showing various Mine Engineer Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,183 per year, or $42.9 per hour.

Senior Civil/Geotechnical Engineer (Mine Waste)

WSP

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$86K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Senior Civil/Geotechnical Engineer with experience in the mining industry to join our Mine Waste team in St. Louis, MO. The following locations will also be considered: Lakewood, CO. You will have the opportunity to work as a part of a regional team on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects. #GlobalMining
Your Impact
  • Leading the civil design of mine waste containment (tailings and waste rock) and heap leach facilities including initial layout and design, site selection and facility layout, geotechnical and hydrologic analyses, and preparation of design drawings and technical specifications for construction.
  • Managing and executing a wide variety of mine waste geotechnical engineering projects, including geotechnical field investigations, laboratory testing programs, data interpretation, and geotechnical analysis.
  • Scoping, directing, and reviewing complex geotechnical analyses with a focus on soil mechanics, including stability, seepage, thermal modelling; deposition modeling; and run out analyses for mine waste or water embankment dams and waste rock spoils.
  • Independently managing projects according to client-approved scopes of work and delivering high quality reports on time and within budget subject to senior review and oversight.
  • Providing or contributing to client relationship and business development activities focused on building and growing our business
  • Working with and leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Supporting technical proposals and design work package in response to client needs.
  • Managing the work of junior engineers.
  • Remain current in latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices.
  • Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
  • 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior geotechnical design experience.
  • Professional Engineer registration
  • Demonstrated experience working on projects related to tailings management and heap leach facility design in the mining industry, and experience in commonly used software packages
  • Sound knowledge in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering
  • Demonstrated client liaison and business development skills
  • Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including scoping, and tracking hours and expenses for project work commensurate with years of experience
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
  • Strong technical writing skills
  • Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
  • Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors, drillers, and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
  • Ability to effectively delegate work and lead project teams
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Willingness to work on projects across business sectors, performing a variety of tasks, sometimes on short notice
  • Enthusiasm for field work and travel (local and national) as needed for project and other needs

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.
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $86,100 - $128,500
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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