Senior Mine Engineer/Planner - PL#27347

Peter Lucas; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Benefits.

Company Pension Matching.

Company Incentives.

Job summary

Peter Lucas Project Management seeks a Senior Mine Engineer / Planner to provide senior-level support for an active mining operation on a 2 weeks in / 2 weeks out rotation. Role includes camp accommodations, travel to site, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to optimize plans and production.

The candidate brings 10+ years in underground mining with planning and design experience, strong technical writing, leadership, and mentoring skills; P.Eng. eligibility is an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive mine engineering experience.
• Strong underground mining experience with planning, stope design, production optimization.
• Experience with ventilation systems and mine infrastructure planning is an asset.
• PEng or eligibility is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level mine engineering support to mining operations and project teams.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term mine plans and production strategies.
• Support underground mine planning activities including stope layouts and sequencing.
• Review and optimize mining methods, designs, and ventilation planning.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and technical staff.
• Prepare engineering designs, reports and feasibility studies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Datamine

Job description

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Mine Engineer / Planner to join our team.

At Peter Lucas, we provide project management, engineering, procurement, and construction management services to clients in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. We are seeking a versatile mining professional with strong technical capabilities, operational experience, and the ability to mentor and support the development of junior engineers.

About The Opportunity

The Senior Mine Engineer / Planner will provide senior‑level technical support to an active mining operation on a 2 weeks in / 2 weeks out rotation. This position includes camp accommodations, flights, and travel support to and from site.

This role is ideal for an experienced mining engineer who enjoys working across multiple disciplines, solving complex technical challenges, and supporting the growth of junior team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.

What You'll Do

• Provide senior-level mine engineering support to mining operations and project teams
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term mine plans, schedules, and production strategies
• Support underground mine planning activities including stope layouts, sequencing, development planning, and optimization
• Review and optimize mining methods, designs, and operational approaches
• Provide technical support related to ventilation planning, air requirements, and mine ventilation improvements
• Collaborate with geology, operations, maintenance, and technical services teams to improve mine performance
• Prepare engineering designs, reports, technical studies, and recommendations
• Support mine design reviews, feasibility studies, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, and operational efficiency
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior mining engineers and technical staff
• Support the implementation of engineering standards, procedures, and best practices
• Participate in site visits, field inspections, and operational reviews as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline
• 10+ years of progressive mine engineering experience
• Strong underground mining experience with exposure to mine planning, stope design, and production optimization
• Experience with ventilation systems and mine infrastructure planning considered an asset
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods, sequencing, and operational requirements
• Experience with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, Datamine, or similar platforms
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop junior engineers
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) or eligibility considered an asset
• Mining operations experience is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits.
• Company Pension Matching.
• Company Incentives.

We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wages are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Global reference checks may be conducted after the interview process.

Note: Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Metis.

We recognize that our work, our lives and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.