Corporate Mine Planning Engineer

Heidelberg Materials North America; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company &

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off and leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Mining Engineer to develop mine plans, model reserves, and support capital projects. You will work with geologists, engineers, and regional teams to align plans with safety and regulatory standards.

The role is hybrid with periodic travel to sites, primarily based in a corporate office. A PE license or the ability to obtain within two years is required, with strong proficiency in Carlson/AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Surpac, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of mine planning or mining engineering experience.
• Operational experience in mine or plant environments preferred, with the ability to apply planning concepts to real‑world operations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or ability to obtain within two years.
• Proficiency with mine planning and design software (e.g., Carlson/AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Surpac) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for calculations, volume analysis, and data visualization.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, project management, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Working knowledge of mining regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans, including pit shell designs, stripping plans, waste development plans, and reclamation plans.
• Prepare geological models and perform resource and reserve estimations.
• Develop life-of-mine plans with phased development schedules, milestones, and cost inputs.
• Provide design parameters and volume calculations to support capital and acquisition projects.
• Collaborate with regional management, geologists, project managers, and engineers to evaluate mineral quantity and quality.
• Ensure mine plans align with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company objectives.

Skills

Mine planning

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining/Geological Engineering or related field

PE registration or ability to obtain within two years

Tools

Carlson/AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Surpac

Excel

Job description

About Heidelberg Materials

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. We provide the materials to build a more sustainable, digital, and resilient future.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans, including pit shell designs, stripping plans, waste development plans, and reclamation plans
• Prepare geological models and perform resource and reserve estimations
• Develop life-of-mine plans with phased development schedules, milestones, and cost inputs
• Provide design parameters and volume calculations to support capital and acquisition projects
• Collaborate with regional management, geologists, project managers, and engineers to evaluate mineral quantity and quality
• Ensure mine plans align with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company objectives

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of mine planning or mining engineering experience
• Operational experience in mine or plant environments preferred, with the ability to apply planning concepts to real‑world operations
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or ability to obtain within two years
• Proficiency with mine planning and design software (e.g., Carlson/AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Surpac) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for calculations, volume analysis, and data visualization
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, project management, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly
• Working knowledge of mining regulations and safety standards

Work Environment

• Primarily based in a corporate office setting with periodic travel to operating sites
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Site visits may involve exposure to moving equipment, uneven terrain, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions
• Up to 20% travel within the United States

What We Offer

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs are offered, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage along with Prescription Drug Benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage, as well as Basic Life Insurance.
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation and 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Female / Veteran /

Req ID

JR10015345

Minimum Pay Rate:

95,540.00

Maximum Pay Rate:

127,380.00

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.