Corporate Mine Planning Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid vacation & sick leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Irving, TX seeks a Mine Planning Engineer to develop and optimize mine plans, geological models, and resource estimates. The role involves collaboration with regional geologists, project managers, and engineers to ensure feasible designs and compliant operations.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule with up to 20% travel within the United States and a strong focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or Geological Engineering and 3+ years of mine planning or mining engineering experience.
• PE registration or ability to obtain within two years.
• Proficiency with Carlson/AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Surpac, and Excel for data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills; knowledge of safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans including pit designs.
• 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

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or Geological Engineering

Tools

Carlson/AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Surpac

Excel

Job description

Line of Business: Service & Support Pay Range: $95,540.00 – $127,379.99

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 / Shaping the future, building successes

Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work!

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.