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How much do mining equipment engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for mining equipment engineer 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.

What is the difference between Mining Equipment Engineer vs Mining Maintenance Technician?

AspectMining Equipment EngineerMining Maintenance Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related fieldTechnical diploma or certification in maintenance or mechanics
Work EnvironmentDesign, develop, and oversee mining equipment systemsPerform repairs and routine maintenance on mining machinery
Employer & Industry UsageMining companies, equipment manufacturersMining sites, maintenance service providers

Mining Equipment Engineers focus on designing and improving mining machinery, requiring engineering degrees. In contrast, Mining Maintenance Technicians handle repairs and upkeep, often with technical certifications. Both roles are essential in the mining industry but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

Are mining equipment engineers in high demand?

Mining equipment engineers are in high demand due to the ongoing need for maintenance, design, and optimization of heavy machinery in the mining industry. Employment opportunities are often influenced by the level of technological advancement and industry growth, with skills in hydraulics, electrical systems, and CAD software being particularly valuable.

How much do mining equipment engineers earn?

Mining equipment engineers typically earn a median annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $110,000, depending on experience, location, and level of expertise. Senior engineers or those with specialized skills in maintenance, design, or project management can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $120,000 annually.

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Infographic showing various Mining Equipment Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,183 per year, or $42.9 per hour.

Equipment Engineer - Kiewit Equipment Services

The Woodlands, TX • On-site

Kiewit Corporation
Construction Materials Wholesalers • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Kiewit Corporation rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 140 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 80 rated construction

Job description

Requisition ID: 182215 

Job Level: Entry Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services 

Department: Equipment 

Market: Power 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support Regional Construction & Mining operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. The position will deal with day to day as well as long term issues related to an equipment fleet. The position's main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs.  

For this role, the start date is immediate. 

District Overview

Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service. 

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. 

Candidates must be willing to relocate and go where the work is, supporting projects wherever business needs require.
Responsibilities

  Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements
  Material handling and procurement 
  Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation 
  Inspections of equipment and parts
  Logistics management and communication 
  Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting
  Planning and paperwork processing to prepare for critical lifts 
  Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability
  Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management
  Support of craft maintenance technicians - ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety
  Specialty projects as needed 

Qualifications

  Has obtained an undergraduate AS/ BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management
  1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred 
  1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred 
  Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
  Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
  Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
  Willingness to travel and relocate as required
  Willingness to work in both office and field environments
  Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred 
  Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment

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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.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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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