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Wood Plc

Senior Mining Engineer

Sandy, UT · On-site +1

$99K - $136K/yr

Wood currently has an opportunity for a Senior Mining Engineer to join our Mining Consulting group ... Qualified person (QP) for underground and/or open pit mining studies * Familiarity with mine ...

P&C Recruiting and HR

$114K - $124K/yr

Open Pit Short Range Planning Engineer Position Summary The role is part of the Open Pit Planning Team and focuses on planning, designing, and optimizing daily and weekly open pit mining activities ...

ASARCO LLC

Short Range Engineer

Sahuarita, AZ · On-site

The Short-Range Mining Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining rolling mine plans ... Strong understanding of open pit mining operations, drill and blast practices, ore control, and ...

ASARCO LLC

Mining Engineer III

Marana, AZ · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline ... Minimum 3-5 years of experience in open pit mine engineering or operations * Experience in an ...

Flatwater Group

Senior Mining Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Summary Summary The Senior Mining Engineer serves in a leadership position within the mining ... Expertise in both open pit and underground mining methods. * Economic Analysis: Strong experience ...

Turner Mining Group

Senior Mining Engineer

Brawley, CA · On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Senior Mining Engineer plays a vital part in leading and ... open pit operation * Working knowledge of Mine Plan preferred * Working knowledge of survey ...

Turner Mining Group

Senior Mining Engineer

Brawley, CA · On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Senior Mining Engineer plays a vital part in leading and ... open pit operation * Working knowledge of Mine Plan preferred * Working knowledge of survey ...

Turner Mining Group

Senior Mining Engineer

Brawley, CA · On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Senior Mining Engineer plays a vital part in leading and ... open pit operation * Working knowledge of Mine Plan preferred * Working knowledge of survey ...

Slrconsulting

Mining Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT

$90K - $110K/yr

This position will center on open pit design, planning, and cost estimation. Responsibilities Mine ... in Mining or Geological Engineering Minimum five years of mining experience Experience in both ...

SLR Consulting Limited

Mining Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

$90K - $110K/yr

As our new Mining Engineer , you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to ... This position will center on open pit design, planning, and cost estimation. Responsibilities • ...

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How much do senior open pit mining engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior open pit 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 is the difference between Senior Open Pit Mining Engineer vs Open Pit Mining Engineer?

AspectSenior Open Pit Mining EngineerOpen Pit Mining Engineer
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, often with 5+ years experienceBachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentDesigning, planning, and overseeing open pit mining operationsAssisting in planning, data collection, and operational support
ResponsibilitiesLeading projects, making technical decisions, mentoring staffSupporting senior staff, executing plans, monitoring operations

The main difference lies in experience and responsibility. Senior Open Pit Mining Engineers typically lead projects and make strategic decisions, while Open Pit Mining Engineers support these activities. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in open pit mining environments, but the senior role involves more leadership and decision-making duties.

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NGM - Open Pit Mining Engineer II, or III

NGM - Open Pit Mining Engineer II, or III

Barrick Gold Corporation

Elko, NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 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 30 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 Open Pit Mine 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:
  • 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, pit 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 open pit mine operations to ensure mine plan concepts are safe and realistic
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent required
  • Strong CAD and Microsoft Office Skills preferred
  • Ability to work effectively, efficiently, with adequate and timely quality of work, with minimal supervision required
  • 3+ years of post-education mining engineering experience at a site preferred
  • 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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