Engineer I: Mine Reclamation & Planning

Westmoreland-Mining-LL; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

Westmoreland Mining LLC seeks an Engineer I to translate long-term reclamation plans into actionable operation plans, coordinating with operations for dead-line achievement and equipment constraints.

The candidate will develop dig, drill, and haulage plans, monitor productivity, and perform drone-based surveys to verify design conformance. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelors in Engineering with EIT/FE preferred and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience may be considered
• EIT/FE preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed daily, weekly, and monthly project schedules (dig plans, drill and blast plans, haulage plans) that align with the overall mine reclamation contract; are practical and safe to execute
• Prepare and publish short-term dig and push plans to equipment operators for use on machine guidance systems
• Monitor actual equipment productivity against planned targets on a daily and weekly basis, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions
• Perform field survey work with drones and manual survey equipment to measure conformance with final reclamation designs and post-mining topography
• Support preparation of project progress reports, including production metrics, schedule updates, and field observations
• Assist with soil respread quality control activities and maintain soil stockpile inventory records
• Work closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to support plan execution, resolve day-to-day operational issues and ensure constructability of designs
• Conduct regular field visits and inspections to observe operations, verify compliance with plans and designs, and gain hands-on project experience
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while working in office and field environments

Job description

Westmoreland Mining LLC seeks an Engineer I to translate long-term reclamation plans into actionable operation plans, coordinating with operations for dead-line achievement and equipment constraints.

The candidate will develop dig, drill, and haulage plans, monitor productivity, and perform drone-based surveys to verify design conformance. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelors in Engineering with EIT/FE preferred and a valid driver's license.