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Mining Engineer

Sparks, NV · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

This position oversees mine planning, drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, crushing operations ... Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related ...

Civil/Mining Engineer Job Overview: Clyde Companies is seeking a Civil or Mining Engineer with ... Mine Planning & Reclamation * Develop, update, and maintain mining and reclamation plans to ...

This position oversees mine planning, drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, crushing operations ... Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related ...

Geopros is actively seeking a mining engineer to join a high-performing mining team. You'll have ... Advanced proficiency with mine design and planning software ( Deswik preferred) * Experience ...

Geopros is actively seeking a mining engineer to join a high-performing mining team. You'll have ... Advanced proficiency with mine design and planning software (Deswik preferred) * Experience ...

Mining Engineer

Sparks, NV · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

This position oversees mine planning, drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, crushing operations ... Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil ...

Civil/Mining Engineer Job Overview: Clyde Companies is seeking a Civil or Mining Engineer with ... Mine Planning & Reclamation * Develop, update, and maintain mining and reclamation plans to ...

Civil/Mining Engineer Job Overview: Clyde Companies is seeking a Civil or Mining Engineer with ... Mine Planning & Reclamation * Develop, update, and maintain mining and reclamation plans to ...

Mining Engineer

Jurupa Valley, CA · On-site

$105K - $135K/yr

Job Summary The Mining Engineer will assist the Mining Group in all aspects of mine engineering and ... mine planning activities * Learn and administer all company policies and safety procedures to ...

They are responsible for supervision, meeting mine production, planning quality, budgetary plans, and safety objectives. Basic qualifications and/or traits that the Mining Engineer must possess ...

They are responsible for supervision, meeting mine production, planning quality, budgetary plans, and safety objectives. Basic qualifications and/or traits that the Mining Engineer must possess ...

Provide expert mine planning support using operations experience and Deswik Mine Planning software ... Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent from a recognized post‑secondary institution

Job Summary The Mining Engineer will assist the Mining Group in all aspects of mine engineering and ... mine planning activities * Learn and administer all company policies and safety procedures to ...

Job Introduction Senior Mining Engineer to provide short, medium, and long term mine planning expertise for Graymont's open pit mining operations in the Western Region of the USA and Canada. United ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for mining planner 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.

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Senior Underground Mining Engineer

Franklin, LA • On-site

Compass Minerals
Coal, Metals and Minerals Mining • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Compass Minerals rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Explore the Potential of Being Part of Something Clearly Essential
Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature's challenges for customers and communities. The company's salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.
We are seeking a Senior Underground Mining Engineer to join our team. This role leads underground mine planning and technical services activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. The Senior Underground Mining Engineer is responsible for developing short-term, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans while providing technical leadership in mine design, ventilation, infrastructure, and operational improvement initiatives.
As a key technical leader, this position partners closely with operations, maintenance, geology, and safety teams to align mine planning activities with business objectives while mentoring and developing technical team members.
Why Join Compass Minerals?
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
  • Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates
  • Benefits starting Day 1
  • 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
  • Competitive PTO package
  • 1 week sick time (subject to applicable state and local laws)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Education Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Bonus opportunities for eligible positions

Key Responsibilities
Mine Planning & Optimization
  • Lead development and optimization of short-term, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans.
  • Develop mine designs, sequencing strategies, pillar layouts, and infrastructure plans.
  • Evaluate geological, geotechnical, ventilation, equipment, and operational constraints to maximize resource recovery.
  • Monitor plan performance through reporting, reconciliation, and variance analysis.
  • Prepare and present mine schedules, technical reports, and planning recommendations.

Operations Partnership & Continuous Improvement
  • Partner with operations, maintenance, geology, safety, and leadership teams to align planning with operational objectives.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Technical Services and Operations.
  • Lead planning reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning activities.

Technical Services & Operational Support
  • Provide technical leadership, coaching, and development for engineers, surveyors, technicians, interns, and contractors.
  • Oversee ventilation systems, mine infrastructure, resource and reserve evaluation, and geotechnical monitoring activities.
  • Promote engineering standards, best practices, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and company engineering standards.
  • Support hazard identification, risk management, and operational excellence initiatives.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive underground mining experience.
  • Experience with short-term, mid-range, and life-of-mine planning.
  • Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, or project coordination.
  • Advanced knowledge of underground mine planning, design, ventilation, surveying, and scheduling.
  • Proficiency with mine planning, engineering, and data visualization software.
  • Strong analytical, project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in a unionized environment.
  • Experience supporting resource and reserve evaluation activities.
  • Background in ventilation, ground control, and underground infrastructure planning.
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in confined or restricted spaces.

Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov. August 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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