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Jerritt Canyon

Sr. Mine Planning Engineer

Elko, NV · On-site

The Opportunity The Senior Mining Engineer plays a key technical leadership role in supporting underground mine planning, design, and operational optimization at Jerritt Canyon. This position ...

Barr

Mining Engineer - Senior Level (Hybrid)

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$95K - $138K/yr

The role - what you'll do Barr is seeking a senior mining engineer to join our mining team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering and Design business unit group on mine design and ...

Barr

Mining Engineer - Senior Level (Hybrid)

Reno, NV · Hybrid

$95K - $138K/yr

The role - what you'll do Barr is seeking a senior mining engineer to join our mining team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering and Design business unit group on mine design and ...

Jerritt Canyon

Sr. Mine Planning Engineer

Elko, NV · On-site

The Opportunity The Senior Mining Engineer plays a key technical leadership role in supporting underground mine planning, design, and operational optimization at Jerritt Canyon. This position ...

Stantec

Senior Mining Consultant

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Your Opportunity We are currently seeking a Senior Mining Consultant to join the mining team in any ... Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all mining engineered systems. * Participates in ...

I Pulse Group

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Mining Engineer (Junior to Senior Level)

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Mining Engineer (Mid-Career to Senior Level) I-Pulse Albuquerque LLC We are seeking an innovative mining engineer interested in applying pulsed-power technology to mining. Candidates should have ...

Stantec

Senior Mining Consultant

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Your Opportunity We are currently seeking a Senior Mining Consultant to join the mining team in any ... Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all mining engineered systems. * Participates in ...

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How much do senior mining engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior mining engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for a Senior Mining Engineer?

A Senior Mining Engineer oversees the planning and execution of mining operations, which includes developing mine designs, scheduling activities, and monitoring safety standards. They often analyze geologic data, optimize extraction methods, and prepare technical reports to ensure cost-effective and sustainable mining practices. Additionally, they collaborate with geologists, surveyors, and environmental specialists, and may lead or mentor junior engineers and site staff. This blend of technical oversight and team coordination makes every day dynamic and critical to the mine’s success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Senior Mining Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Mining Engineer, you need a strong background in mining engineering, geological analysis, and project management, typically with a relevant engineering degree and several years of industry experience. Expertise in mining design software (such as Surpac, Vulcan, or MineSight), familiarity with mine safety regulations, and, often, a Professional Engineer (PE) certification are essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and economically viable mining operations while fostering collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.

What is a Senior Mining Engineer job?

A Senior Mining Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing mining operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance. They analyze geological data, develop extraction plans, and optimize resource recovery while minimizing costs. Additionally, they provide technical guidance, supervise junior engineers, and collaborate with other departments to ensure project success. Their role also involves ensuring adherence to regulations and implementing best practices for sustainable mining operations.

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Infographic showing various Senior Mining Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% As Needed, 66% Full Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.
Principal Geomechanics/Mining Engineer

Principal Geomechanics/Mining Engineer

Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN • On-site, Remote

$150K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Principal Geomechanics/Mining Engineer
ITASCA North America | U.S.-based
About the role
ITASCA North America is seeking a Principal Geomechanics/Mining Engineer to provide technical leadership, grow client relationships, mentor engineers, and strengthen our mining geomechanics practice across the U.S. and North America.
This role is suited for a senior mining, geotechnical, or rock mechanics professional with strong technical credibility, practical engineering judgment, and experience leading complex mining projects. Open pit experience is preferred, particularly in slope stability, pit slope design, rock mass characterization, structural geology, monitoring, risk assessment, and operational support.
As a Principal Engineer, you will help clients solve practical mining challenges by combining field-informed judgment, practical geomechanics expertise, and advanced analysis. You will be expected to guide, interpret, critically review, challenge, and clearly explain the outcome of technical work combined with numerical model results so clients can make sound decisions.
Why this role matters
Geomechanics decisions directly influence mine safety, design, productivity, risk, and long-term performance.
As a Principal Geomechanics/Mining Engineer, you will help clients understand ground behavior, evaluate uncertainty, and make practical decisions about open pit slope design, mine planning, monitoring, operations, risk management, and closure.
You will also play an important role in growing ITASCA North America's mining practice by building trusted client relationships, identifying opportunities, mentoring staff, guiding project teams, and connecting ITASCA's geomechanics, hydrogeology, engineering geology, and numerical modeling capabilities into stronger solutions for clients.
What you'll do
  • Provide senior technical leadership on mining geomechanics and rock mechanics projects, with a preferred focus on open pit mining.
  • Lead and review work involving slope stability, pit slope design, rock mass characterization, structural geology, geotechnical domains, monitoring, operational support, and risk assessment.
  • Guide and review advanced numerical modeling, including assumptions, uncertainty, limitations, and implications for client decisions.
  • Translate complex geomechanical information into practical recommendations for mine planning, design, operations, risk management, and closure.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and senior client contact.
  • Develop client relationships, identify opportunities, and lead proposals, scopes, budgets, schedules, and project strategy.
  • Mentor engineers and support high-quality project delivery through review, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborate with ITASCA specialists in geomechanics, hydrogeology, engineering geology, geochemistry, data science, and software development.
  • Support marketing of consulting services and ITASCA software through client engagement, conferences, technical papers, and industry participation.

What you bring
Required
  • Master's degree in mining engineering, geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, civil engineering, geomechanics, geophysics, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of relevant post-graduate experience.
  • Proven technical excellence and sound engineering judgment in mining geomechanics, rock mechanics, or geotechnical engineering.
  • Strong experience with open pit geomechanics, slope stability, pit slope design, rock mass characterization, monitoring, and mine operational support.
  • Ability to guide, review, and interpret advanced numerical modeling.
  • Experience leading, managing, and reviewing complex technical projects.
  • Strong client-facing communication skills.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to business development.
  • Authorization to work in the United States. ITASCA may be willing to facilitate work visa requirements under certain circumstances.

Strongly valued
  • Practical mining operations experience in open pit and/or underground environments.
  • Established client relationships in the mining sector.
  • Experience developing and winning consulting work.
  • Experience with ITASCA software, such as FLAC3D, 3DEC, UDEC, PFC, or related numerical modeling tools.
  • Experience integrating geomechanics with hydrogeology, structural geology, mine planning, monitoring data, and operational constraints.
  • Recognition in the mining geomechanics community through publications, conferences, committees, or industry engagement.

Why ITASCA
For more than 45 years, ITASCA has helped clients solve complex geomechanics, hydrogeology, and engineering geology challenges through technical depth, practical judgment, and innovation.
At ITASCA, you will work on challenging projects where standard approaches are often not enough. Our work combines field experience, engineering interpretation, advanced analysis, and state-of-the-art ITASCA software to help clients make better decisions.
We are a collaborative, collegial, employee-owned company where technical excellence, curiosity, mentorship, mutual respect, and shared success matter. This is a place for senior professionals who want meaningful influence with clients, colleagues, and the direction of a growing North American consulting practice.
Location and travel
This is a full-time position based in the United States. Preferred locations are Denver/Lakewood, Colorado, or Minneapolis, Minnesota, but other U.S. locations, including hybrid/remote work options, may be considered for the right candidate.
Travel will be expected for client meetings, site visits, conferences, business development, and internal collaboration.
ITASCA may provide employment-based visa sponsorship (e.g. H1-B, L-1, TN, etc.) for this role, subject to business needs, candidate qualifications, and immigration regulations.
Compensation and benefits
We value your contributions and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Performance bonuses, including cash and company stock
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
  • Generous paid time off from day one
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

The anticipated salary range is $150,000-$200,000. Final compensation will depend on experience and qualifications.
Take the next step in your career and become a valued member of our employee-owned company. Join us at ITASCA, where innovation meets excellence!
ITASCA is an equal opportunity employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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