Principal Engineer – Underground Mining

BBA Consultants; Rouyn-Noranda; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BBA Consultants as a senior mining engineer within the Mining and Geology team. You will work on underground mining projects across scoping to NI 43-101 reports, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and mentoring staff.

The role requires strong business development mindset and client relationship skills. Ideal candidates have 20+ years of underground mining experience, degrees in mining/geological engineering, and proficiency in Deswik, Datamine, Vulcan, Surpac or Minesight.

Qualifications

• Degree in mining or geological engineering.
• At least 20 years of underground mining experience.
• Member of PEO or eligible to become a member.
• Proficient with underground mining design and planning software (Deswik, Datamine, Vulcan, Surpac, Minesight).
• Experience in budgeting and cost estimation for mining projects.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide underground mining design and studies for feasibility and detailed design.
• Coordinate mining projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare mining drawings and equipment specifications.
• Assist with CAPEX and OPEX estimates and cost analyses.
• Mentor and supervise mining staff and promote knowledge transfer.
• Support business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Mentoring

Client orientation

Travel willingness

English proficiency

French proficiency

Education

Mining/geological engineering degree

PEO membership eligibility

Tools

Deswik

Datamine

Vulcan

Surpac

Minesight

Job description

Your future role on our team

At BBA, our reputation is built on technical expertise, a strong culture of commitment and long-term, trust-based relationships with our clients and partners. We offer flexibility, career-growth opportunities and the chance to make a direct impact on our growth while benefitting from the support of a large organization.

Position type: Regular

Your future role on our team

At BBA, our reputation is built on technical expertise, a strong culture of commitment and long-term, trust-based relationships with our clients and partners. We offer flexibility, career-growth opportunities and the chance to make a direct impact on our growth while benefitting from the support of a large organization.

As our mining and metals activities continue to grow, we’re seeking a senior mining engineer to join our outstanding Mining and Geology team. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging projects with our mining team.

In this role, you’ll be an underground mining professional with an interest in both business development and professional practice, and with established client relationships in the base and precious metals mining market. You’re a dynamic, creative and innovative mining engineer committed to delivering high-quality consulting services to a growing client base.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…

• Provide mining engineering and design services for underground mine studies, such as scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, detailed design and NI 43-101 technical reports
• Coordinate mining engineering projects with the mining team and other engineering disciplines, such as electrical, mechanical, civil/structural and more
• Prepare and oversee preparation of mining engineering drawings
• Prepare mining equipment specifications and assist with mining equipment procurement
• Prepare CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates
• Manage large, multidisciplinary projects (technical, people and/or commercial)
• Design mine infrastructures, ventilation systems, backfill systems and mining services
• Schedule staff assignments within the department
• Work with other BBA offices for project and task assignments
• Mentor mining engineering staff
• Promote cross selling through new and existing clients
• Actively support business development by attending conferences, participating in direct business development activities and managing strategic client relationships
• Develop business relationships that will foster repeat business
• Help promote BBA’s underground mining and metals services, internally and externally
• Help prepare proposals and assist with the business development process
• Author and contribute to study reports
• Preserve BBA’s professional image by ensuring quality services to clients
• Help develop and implement standard underground work methods
• Plan, manage and control technical and commercial risks
• Ensure effective inter-team, inter-departmental and inter-office coordination

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Results-driven
• Desire to motivate and train the next generation
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mining or geological engineering from a recognized university
• At least 20 years of underground mining experience in operations, engineering and/or project evaluation
• Member of PEO or the possibility to become a member of a professional association for engineers
• Proficient with underground mining design and planning software packages such as Deswik, Datamine, Vulcan, Surpac or Minesight
• Operational and engineering experience with underground mining, cut and fill, bulk mining (VRM), sub-level block caving and block caving
• Experience in mine equipment selection, capital cost and operating cost estimates
• Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling and financial modelling
• Understanding of the various components required to make a mine a successful operation (processing, tailings, infrastructure)
• Passion and aptitude for mentoring, training and sharing experiences with other engineers
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and spoken
• Technical and project management skills
• Proactive and client oriented
• Enthusiasm for prospection and growth of the firm
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional and technical manner
• Willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally, for varying durations and, at times, to remote locations

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally

About BBA

For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 20 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.

Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.