Principal Mining Engineer

WorleyParsons; Oakville; On-site; CAD 149,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer for the Oakville/Markham area to lead underground mining projects and front-end studies. You will provide technical leadership, manage EPCM/DE scopes, and support business development.

Ideally you hold a degree in engineering and a PEng in Ontario, with extensive experience in Deswik and Studio 5 D planning, and willingness to travel to client sites. This full-time role offers global project delivery from Canada.

Qualifications

• Extensive, senior level knowledge and experience in underground consulting.
• Experience with project leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with NI 43-101/JORC studies beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and consulting services to mining clients.
• Act as Mining lead, Project Manager, and Project Engineer on EPCM/DE and project delivery.
• Support business development and expand professional network.
• Lead technical study work (PEA, PFS, FS).
• Support mining project execution and maintain client relations.
• Site visits to client sites as required.

Skills

Underground mining

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Ontario PEng

Tools

Deswik

Studio 5 D planner

Job description

Job Description - Principal Mining Engineer (OAK002E)

Principal Mining Engineer - OAK002E

Company : Worley

Other Locations

CAN-ON-Markham

Job

Mining

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Sep 16, 2026

Unposting Date

Oct 17, 2026

Reporting Manager Title : Manager, Mining Engineering

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Mining Engineer. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Oakville or Markham, Ontario to support the delivery of successful projects and programs with the Worley Canadian Mining Team. The successful candidates will focus on front-end solutions and will support of Worley’s engineering projects both locally and globally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and consulting services to mining clients.
• Act as Mining lead, Project Manager, Project Engineer on EPCM and DE and Project Delivery scope/projects.
• Providing input into Business Development strategy and expand professional network.
• Leading, managing and directing technical and engineering work on PEA, PFS, and FS technical studies.
• Support and work on technical and engineering execution of mining projects.
• Support in the maintenance of client relations.
• Site visits and work on sites as required.

Services will include

• Mine planning and design.
• Mining method selection.
• Mine optimization.
• Cost estimates (CAPEX and OPEX)
• Equipment selection.
• Project and study management.
• Due diligence and technical audits.

What you will bring

Technical and Industry Experience

• Extensive, senior level knowledge and experience in underground consulting and operational excellence
• In-depth knowledge of Deswik, Studio 5 D planner and other mining industry approved software .
• Experience and strong familiarity with NI43-101 and/ or JORC compliant studies highly regarded.
• Willingness to travel.
• Proven ability to collaborate in multi-functional teams.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required

• Degree in Engineering.
• PEng valid in Ontario, or ability to obtain.

For applicants based in the province of Ontario, the salary range is $149,295 to $204,914 CAD.

Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at: [e-mail]

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.