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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 ...

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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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Senior Mining Consultant

North Salt Lake, 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 ...

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Senior Surface Mining Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$100.90K - $138.60K/yr

Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking qualified candidates for an experienced Senior Surface Mining Engineer for a Western US (based in one of our many Western US offices, hybrid, or remote) position.

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Senior Surface Mining Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$107.60K - $147.70K/yr

Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking qualified candidates for an experienced Senior Surface Mining Engineer for a Western US (based in one of our many Western US offices, hybrid, or remote) position.

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Senior Surface Mining Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$100.80K - $138.50K/yr

Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking qualified candidates for an experienced Senior Surface Mining Engineer for a Western US (based in one of our many Western US offices, hybrid, or remote) position.

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Senior Surface Mining Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$117.80K - $176.80K/yr

Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking qualified candidates for an experienced Senior Surface Mining Engineer for a Western US (based in one of our many Western US offices, hybrid, or remote) position.

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Sr. Mine Engineer

Brawley, CA

$113K - $149.60K/yr

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company operation in the Americas, with projects ... Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Senior Mining Engineer plays a vital part in leading and ...

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As of May 31, 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.

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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.

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 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.
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NGM - Underground Mining Engineer II or III

NGM - Underground Mining Engineer II or III

Barrick Gold Corporation

Elko, NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Barrick Gold rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 29 rated mining

Job description

Job Description
Position Description:
Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!
Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Underground Engineer II or III to join our team. The successful candidate will be safety driven, technically proficient and capable of working with and communicating effectively with fellow engineers, operations personnel, surveyors, production geologists, mill metallurgists, and other stakeholders.
At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Responsibilities:
  • Production reporting of mine physicals, track site KPIs and evaluate opportunities for improvement
  • Accountable for the mine design and mine planning, both short and long range.
  • Complete regular audits of site to ensure compliance to standards and look for opportunities to improve efficiencies
  • Work closely with geology/exploration to plan and complete exploration and in-fill drilling in advance of mining, and complete mine-to-mill reconciliation
  • Responsible for the design and as-built layouts of all mine development and services for the Underground
  • Creation and monitoring of site forecasts and budgets
  • Provide focused review of site deliverables to ensure completeness, clarity and accuracy, preparation of presentations and reports as required
  • Coordinate with mine operations to ensure plan compliance and to minimize disruptions
  • Specific Mine Planning responsibilities depending on your role within the Mine Planning Team can be rolling Daily/1 week/6 weeks Plans, or 2-year Plans, or Life of Mine Plan
  • Duties in short-range planning, mid-range planning, long-range planning, dump planning, road design, dispatch engineering, drill & blast engineering, reclamation design, permitting engineering support, capital project justification and oversight and/or other engineering projects as required
  • Mine Plans and other engineering product must be technically correct, completed on time and effectively communicated to hourly crews, foremen, operations superintendents, mill metallurgists, engineering superintendents, managers and the general manager
  • Complete Mine Plans to facilitate safely meeting metal recovered goals optimizing net value in an environmentally sound manner
  • Lead mine planning working meetings, and Mine Plan presentations to customers
  • Thorough practical understanding of underground mine operations to ensure mine plan concepts are safe and realistic
  • Preform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent required
  • 3+ years of post-education mining engineering experience at a site preferred
  • Demonstrated understanding of engineering theories and principles and a demonstrated knowledge of US engineering standards and mining regulations required
  • Strong presentation and verbal skills. Able to communicate ideas and recommendations in both written and verbal forms across all levels of the organization in a clear manner required
  • Proficiency in Deswik, Python and SQL preferred
  • Engineer-in-Training or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam preferred
  • Experience and education along with the qualifications named above which may qualify you for Senior Mining Engineer roles
  • Additional qualifications could include 10+ years of experience, Professional Engineer registration, a Masters Degree or higher, and/or a history of engineering team leadership and annual budget process leadership

What We Can Offer You
  • A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
  • Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
  • Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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About Us
Our mission is to be the world's most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
About the Team
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick's Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

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