Senior / Principal Mining Engineer (Open Pit & Geosciences)

AMC Consultants; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AMC Consultants, now part of AFRY, is seeking a Senior/Principal Mining Engineer to join our Open Pit & Geosciences team in Canada or North America. You will deliver high-quality open pit mine planning and related technical reports, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and help sustain client relationships across major mining projects.

You will apply strong open pit design, scheduling, and cost modelling skills, contribute to business development, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience with at least one primary area.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver consulting assignments, acting as Project Manager when needed.
• Complete technical tasks within established timeframes and budgets.
• Experience in mine design, scheduling, strategic mine planning, and pit optimization.
• Strong skills in mining costs modelling and equipment selection.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and support business development.
• Maintain effective client engagement and ensure high-quality project documents.

Skills

Mine design

Scheduling

Mine planning

Cost modelling

Due diligence

Client engagement

Mentorship

Business development

Technical writing

Leadership

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Open Pit design software

Job description

AMC Consultants (AMC) is now part of AFRY, bringing together AMC’s specialist mining consultancy expertise with AFRY’s global engineering, project delivery, and sustainability capabilities. This creates a unified global team delivering innovative, data-driven solutions across the full mining lifecycle.

With over 40 years of Mining & Metals experience, 35+ countries of operation, 2,000+ specialists, and ~15,000 reference projects, we support clients to improve performance, resilience, and sustainability from exploration through to operations and closure. Together with AMC’s “Mine Smarter” approach, we combine technical excellence, analytics, and engineering delivery to unlock value at every stage of a project.

For those who join us, this is an opportunity to work in a globally connected, collaborative environment where your expertise directly shapes real mining outcomes. We are seeking curious, capable, and value-driven people who thrive on solving complex problems and working as part of a high-performing team.

Our values and culture define who we are: we put people first, foster a collaborative and supportive environment, pursue bold innovation, and maintain a strong commitment to technical excellence. Everything we do is grounded in trust, built on integrity and respect, and focused on delivering lasting impact.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and grow.

Position: Senior / Principal Mining Engineer

Location: Canada or North America

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior/ Principal Mining Engineer to join our Open Pit & Geosciences team based in Canada or North America, where you will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results for our clients.

As our next Senior / Principal Engineer, you will have strong open pit mine planning skills, supported with practical experience. This experience will allow you to work collaboratively with other professionals to develop innovative, practical solutions that add value to our clients projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in completing technical mine planning combined with the development of technical documents (reports) to efficiently communicate outcomes and results to our clients. The candidate will maintain, build, and further develop client relationships as part of our project delivery and business development goals.

What We Offer

• Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements that help you thrive.
• Competitive compensation: A bonus scheme that rewards your achievements.
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced mining industry professionals.
• Exciting projects: Engage with leading mining companies on innovative and diverse projects.
• Comprehensive benefits: Generous insurance packages including life insurance and salary continuance.
• Professional development: Reimbursement for tertiary education and further study opportunities.

Salary

C$130,000 – $200,000, the salary will be based on your overall experiences and qualifications.

Skills And Competencies

Core functions

• Manage and deliver consulting assignments, serving as Project Manager when necessary
• Complete technical tasks within established timeframes and budget limits
• Experience in mine design, scheduling, strategic mine planning, and pit optimization
• Strong skills in mining costs modelling and equipment selection
• Sold experience managing technical studies and due diligence reviews
• Exposure to open pit operations (production, short term planning, drill and blast)
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers
• Contribute to business development activities and maintain effective client engagement
• Ensure project documentation and client communications are current and accurate

Competencies

• Proficient in Open Pit mine design and scheduling using common industry software
• Strong project management capability with a focus on risk, quality and timely delivery
• Advanced technical writing skills for complex reports and documentation
• Effective at managing multiple priorities in fast paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to build collaborative teams
• Strong stakeholder and client relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinker with an action-oriented approach to business development
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams
• Committed to professionalism, integrity and high ethical standards

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mining Engineering or related discipline
• A minimum of 7 years of industry experience, including recognized expertise in at least one primary area
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently, coupled with strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to high ethical standards and professionalism, with values aligned to those of AMC