Senior Mining Engineer

Teck Resources Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Teck Resources Limited in Vancouver, BC seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to support the AAEP for Red Dog Mine, involved in underground mine design, ventilation, and cost estimation. You will lead option assessments, mentor teams, and collaborate across disciplines to advance mining study stages.

Travel to US/Canada is expected about 15–20%. The role reports to the Principal Mining Engineer and integrates with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize mine plans and ensure safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Engineering or equivalent in Mining, Civil, or Geotechnical specializations.
• 7 to 10 years varied work experience in related and complimentary field.
• Underground mine planning and operations experience; open pit experience is a plus.
• Registered as a professional engineer, or able to be registered.
• Experience with Deswik mine design software and underground mining projects.
• Strong writing, editing, speaking, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel 15–20% of the time within Canada and US.

Responsibilities

• Lead underground mine design and integrated option assessments.
• Hands-on underground mine planning ownership including plan and schedule creation with Deswik and cost models.
• Mentor site and project staff to drive continuous improvement and change.
• Lead external consultants in design and option assessments within timelines and budgets.
• Support mine planning, resource governance, and technical reporting.
• Ensure project design complies with standards and regulations.
• Drive opportunities for mine life extension and alignment to closure practices.

Skills

Safety leadership

Underground mine design

Mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

B.Sc. Engineering or equivalent in Mining, Civil, or Geotechnical

Tools

Deswik software

Job description

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck’s Corporate Office sits in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities.

Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck’s corporate functions - all working toward Teck’s purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Principal Mining Engineer, the Senior Mining Engineer will support the Akitigiruq and Anarraaq Extension Project (AAEP), a mine life extension project for the Red Dog Mine in Alaska currently in Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS). As part of the North America Strategic Planning team, this role will contribute to underground mine design, ventilation, production planning, waste management, cost estimation, and project development activities as the project advances through future study stages.

Working closely with operational, technical, project development, sustainability, and external affairs teams, the incumbent will provide technical leadership, develop strategic mine plans, and manage external consultants. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team of mining, geological, metallurgical, hydrogeological, geotechnical, and tailings specialists, while also supporting integration with existing Red Dog operations, asset optimization initiatives, and mentoring junior engineers. Travel requirements are approximately 15-20%.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Lead underground mine design and integrated option assessments.
• Hands-on underground mine planning ownership including the creation of mine plans and schedules with Deswik software, and developing first principles cost models
• Support site and project staff with coaching and mentorship to influence continuous improvement and groundbreaking change.
• Lead external consultants in the design and alternative options assessments for underground mining projects, ensuring projects are completed with agreed timeline and budget.
• Support mine planning, resource governance, and technical reporting.
• Work with the Geoscience, Mining, R&R teams ensure project design and reporting are in full compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
• Lead and collaborate with site and project teams to identify and advance mine life extension opportunities.
• Drive implementation of and alignment to Teck’s closure standard to minimize liabilities with respect to mine design and mining operations
• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and effective quality, and change management.
• Identify and act upon value creation opportunities with a focus on underground mine design and project assessment.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Engineering or equivalent in Mining, Civil, or Geotechnical specializations
• 7 to 10 years varied work experience in related and complimentary field. Experience at an operating base precious metals’ site is an asset
• Underground mine planning and operations experience. Additional open pit experience is considered an asset
• Registered as a professional engineer, or able to be registered
• Experienced with sophisticated underground mining projects
• Experienced with and continues to be an active user of Deswik mine design software
• Excellent writing, editing, speaking and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and self-management
• Ability to manage and/or work effectively and collaboratively with multi-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and personal efficiency; confirmed ability to influence
• Results oriented and adept at finding effective solutions
• Project management experience including demonstrated ability to handle consultants
• Ability to travel 15–20% of the time within Canada and US

Pay Range: CAD $107,000 - $132,000 per year

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.