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How much do mining process engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for mining process engineer in the United States is $92,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Mining Process Engineers when optimizing production processes?

One common challenge for Mining Process Engineers is balancing the need for increased throughput with maintaining equipment reliability and safety standards. They often work with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot process bottlenecks, adapt to variations in ore quality, and implement cost-effective improvements while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Constantly evolving technology and market demands require engineers to stay current and flexible in their approach. Collaborating closely with operations, maintenance, and environmental teams is crucial for success in this dynamic environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Mining Process Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mining Process Engineer, you need a solid background in chemical, mineral, or metallurgical engineering, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with process simulation software, mineral processing equipment, and safety regulations is essential, and certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) licensure may be beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are critical for optimizing production efficiency, ensuring safety, and driving innovation within mining operations.

What is the difference between Mining Process Engineer vs Mining Engineer?

AspectMining Process EngineerMining Engineer
Primary FocusDesigning and optimizing mineral processing operations and workflowsPlanning and overseeing the extraction of minerals from the earth
Work EnvironmentProcessing plants, laboratories, and operational sitesOpen-pit or underground mining sites
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field; certifications in mineral processingBachelor's in Mining Engineering; often licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

While both roles involve mining, the Mining Process Engineer focuses on mineral processing and plant operations, whereas the Mining Engineer concentrates on resource extraction and mine planning. Both roles are essential in the mining industry and often collaborate to ensure efficient mineral production.

What does a Mining Process Engineer do?

A Mining Process Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing processes involved in the extraction and processing of minerals from mines. They work to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure that mining operations comply with environmental and safety standards. Their tasks can include overseeing equipment selection, process optimization, and troubleshooting production issues. Mining Process Engineers collaborate with other engineers, geologists, and environmental specialists to ensure smooth and sustainable mining operations.
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What states have the most Mining Process Engineer jobs? States with the most job openings for Mining Process Engineer jobs include:
Infographic showing various Mining Process Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 4% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,018 per year, or $44.2 per hour.
Senior Process Engineer - Mining Water and Wastewater Treatment

Senior Process Engineer - Mining Water and Wastewater Treatment

Black & Veatch

Olathe, KS • Hybrid

$100K - $130K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Black & Veatch rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

61st of 352 rated engineering


Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 114825 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch?

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-LP1

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Lead and design treatment for raw water supply, mine contact water, process wastewater, and mine effluent systems across active and legacy mining operations. 
   Provide technical leadership in the planning, design, and delivery of water treatment, reuse, and management systems across the mining lifecycle-from feasibility and permitting through detailed design, construction, operations support, and closure.
   Develop and present technical evaluations and recommendations to clients and key stakeholders.
Supervise junior engineers in performing design work.
   Perform all aspects of conventional process design engineering analysis. Build and maintain relationships with clientsParticipate in writing proposals.

As a senior process engineer, you will be part of a team that provides strategic direction on the process design for industrial water treatment around the world for mining clients. Great career stability and growth potential with record backlog and revenue growth.  Join our award-winning work culture, enjoy flexible work location, and become an employee owner.   

The Team

Black & Veatch Process Engineers develop technical solutions that are critical to winning work and drive design deliverables for critical infrastructure projects with community benefits. Our Team of over 200 process engineers support water, industrial, next generation agriculture, LNG, hydrogen, fertilizer, mining, technology/semi-conductor, heavy industry and carbon capture businesses among others. We have transformed our team to align with megatrends associated with water scarcity, limited resources, alternative fuels, and energy sustainability. Our industry leading solutions modernize infrastructure, optimize asset use, reduce cost, and mitigate risk.

Why BVs Process Engineering Team?
The work is rewarding and meaningful
The team is comprised of supportive and appreciative professionals Career opportunities exist in many rapidly expanding business solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Production:
Lead process engineering design of water and wastewater treatment and delivery systems.
   Evaluate, select and integrate treatment technologies including biological treatment systems, membrane systems, and solids handling. 
Prepares a variety of moderately complex process engineering deliverables: PFDs, Water Balances, MSDs, P&IDs, Equipment Datasheets and Specifications.
Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Responsible for detailed design and procurement of water treatment systems, including construction and commissioning support.
Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Plans and conducts independent evaluation, selection and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Reviews junior engineering work or assignments.
Is responsible for one or more of the following: overseeing collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work; leading smaller production teams; and serving as the responsible charge for a project.
   Collaborate with hydrology, hydrogeology and civil teams on integrated water resource solutions across mine life cycles. 
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area.
Designs a complete project of complex scope within an assigned practice area.
   Coordination with our industrial water team and segments regarding thought leadership and presentations at critical conferences
Client Focus:
Assists with identification of key client interests and drivers.
   Support feasibility studies and closure strategies. 
Actively seeks to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership.
Provides support to business development or pursuit activities including involvement in pre-positioning meetings, proposal development, client interviews, identification of winning sales messages.

Management Responsibilities
Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.
Preferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.
   Strong understanding of mine water quality challenges, including metals, salinity, sulfate, and variable flow conditions. 
   Experience with GoldSim modeling
Effective oral and Wwritten communications skills, drive for results, quality driven, priority setting, planning, delegation, directing others, conflict management, informing, dealing with ambiguity, and building effective teams.
   Established skills with deep understanding of consulting, project execution, client services, and business development.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 11 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Required to have Professional Engineer registration or licensure, or willingness/ability to pursue such registration.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.) Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Competencies
Salary Plan
REG: Registered Engineering
Job Grade
017

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and  location associated with this requisition:  -  


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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915