Mine Engineer

Beryl Mining Services Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Career growth potential

Job summary

A progressive mining services company based in Calgary, AB is seeking motivated Junior to Intermediate Mine Engineers. This hands-on role offers the chance to influence safe material placement and involves developing short-range tailings deposition plans. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering field, and ideally 2 to 5 years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector. The position ensures a strong mentorship framework, career growth opportunities, and impactful project work.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of professional experience, preferably in Oil & Gas industry.
• Registration with APEGA as a P.Eng. or E.I.T.
• Curious and comfortable working in office and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-range dump and tailings deposition plans.
• Support design and sequencing of waste dumps and containment structures.
• Analyze survey data and prepare engineering reports.

Skills

Field presence

Proactive attitude

Understanding of tailings deposition principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Location: based in Calgary, AB with periodic travel to Fort McMurray

We’re looking for several motivated Junior to Intermediate Mine Engineer to join our growing team and support tailings, waste dump, and short-range planning across multiple active operations.

This is a hands‑on technical role ideal for someone who wants real responsibility, field exposure, and the chance to directly influence safe and optimized material placement.

The ideal candidate(s) will be an Intermediate Engineer professional with at least 2 to 5 years of professional experience, with preference given to those with experience in the Oil & Gas industry (specifically with Oil Sands Mining experience). This position is based in Calgary, AB.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop short‑range dump and tailings deposition plans (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Support the design and sequencing of waste dumps, tailings beaches, and containment structures.
• Create and maintain 3D models, surfaces, and solids for dumps, ponds, and lift progression.
• Run material balance checks, volume calculations, and deposition forecasts.
• Track volumes, densities, water levels, pond movement, and beach development.
• Assist operations teams during deposition, pumping, and water distribution activities.
• Provide field direction to pipeline/pump crews during site visits.

Operations Support

• Work closely with operations to guide material placement, beach development, and conformance to plan.
• Support daily/weekly production meetings with data‑driven input.
• Conduct field checks, surveys, and validation of as‑built surfaces.

Data & Reporting

• Analyze survey data, reconcile placement, and prepare engineering reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Provide insights that improve haul routes, dumping efficiency, and deposition strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Support, Planning, and Design:

• Provide specialized engineering support for the design, construction, and maintenance of surface water management infrastructure, including drainage ponds, ditches, and trenches.
• Develop and evaluate proposals for system enhancements or the implementation of additional surface water mitigation infrastructure, based on performance data, regulatory requirements, and site development plans.
• Develop engineered designs for ditches and trenches to facilitate the conveyance of closed‑loop surface water within existing and future operational areas.
• Contribute to strategic planning of surface water systems to ensure compliance, functionality, and environmental performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering; Geological Engineering; Civil Engineering (or related field).
• Registration with APEGA as a P.Eng., or as an E.I.T. (Engineer‑In‑Training).
• Strong field presence and willingness to work closely with operations and survey.
• Understanding of tailings deposition principles, pond management, and geotechnical awareness (asset, not mandatory).
• Curious, proactive, and comfortable working in both office and site environments.
• Successful completion of background reference checks, as well as verification of education, credentials, and legal ability to work in Canada.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Office based position, Working 5 days on and 2 days off (40 hours per week).
• Work on meaningful projects that directly impact safe tailings management and operational excellence.
• Exposure to both office‑based engineering and real‑world field implementation.
• Strong mentorship, career growth, and opportunities to develop into senior roles.

Beryl Mining Services is an equal opportunity employer and is proud to encourage and support diversity and inclusion in the mining industry.

Applicants, please reference Beryl Job Number: 2026- 02CGY-ME023015

Thank you for your interest. We only accept direct applications from candidates, we do not respond to inquiries from other employment agencies.