Mine Planning Engineer: Optimize Life-of-Mine Plans

Arcosa Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

11 paid Company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Arcosa Materials is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer based in Arlington, TX to support all business units within the Construction Products Group. This role develops and optimizes mine plans for sand, gravel, and crushed stone resources for construction materials markets.

The ideal candidate has surface mining experience and strong GIS skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable mine planning strategies that drive efficient, cost-effective operations while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mine planning and optimization for surface operations.
• Proficient in mine planning, GIS, and related software (Deswick, Vulcan, AutoCAD, Carlson, ArcGIS or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate with technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop annualized life-of-mine plans for surface mine production considering resource availability and constraints.
• Deliver optimized schedules for stripping, extraction, haulage, waste disposal, and reclamation.
• Collaborate with geologists to interpret drilling data and support reserve estimates.
• Prepare documentation, maps, and schedules for production teams and leadership.
• Use Deswick, Vulcan, Carlson, and GIS tools; integrate data management as needed.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and permitting standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations; identify process improvements.

Skills

Strong analytical

Spatial reasoning

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering / Geological Engineering / Civil Engineering (mining focus)

Tools

Deswick

Vulcan

AutoCAD

Carlson

ArcGIS

Job description

Arcosa Materials is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer based in Arlington, TX to support all business units within the Construction Products Group. This role develops and optimizes mine plans for sand, gravel, and crushed stone resources for construction materials markets.

The ideal candidate has surface mining experience and strong GIS skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable mine planning strategies that drive efficient, cost-effective operations while ensuring safety and