Mining Engineer

Walker Lovell Ltd; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company contribu​

Paid time off and holiday entitlement

Relocation support and progression

Job summary

Walker Lovell Ltd is seeking an experienced mining engineer to take ownership of underground mine planning and development, with direct influence on safety, efficiency and output on site. This role will directly affect operations and requires close collaboration with senior leadership.

You will work with the Mine Manager and site leadership to drive safety, productivity and operational performance across a predominantly underground hard rock operation, including future mine expansion initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground mining operations, including planning and drill & blast.
• Degree in mining engineering, geology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong influence with site teams and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support underground mine planning, production scheduling and future mine development
• Support ventilation planning, blasting and safe underground mine operations
• Assess challenging geological conditions and help develop practical engineering solutions
• Work closely with the Mine Manager and site leadership to improve safety, productivity and operational performance
• Support longer-term mine planning and expansion initiatives
• Provide engineering input across a predominantly underground hard rock operation

Skills

Underground mining

Planning & blast

Analytical thinking

Influence teams

Education

Mining engineering or geology degree

Job description

Compensation: Strong base salary with performance-linked bonus

What’s in it for you

Take ownership of key technical functions on a producing underground mine, with direct influence on safety, efficiency and output. You will be the go-to engineering presence on site, with clear visibility to senior leadership.

A strong base salary with performance-linked bonus, reflecting your technical contribution and impact on operations.

Benefits include:

• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and holiday entitlement
• Relocation support and a structured path for progression

Why this business

Join a well-established mining operation with stable production and ongoing investment in its underground assets. The business prioritizes safety, operational discipline and continuous improvement, offering engineers real autonomy and direct access to decision-makers on site.

What you’ll be doing

• Support underground mine planning, production scheduling and future mine development
• Support ventilation planning, blasting and safe underground mine operations
• Assess challenging geological conditions and help develop practical engineering solutions
• Work closely with the Mine Manager and site leadership to improve safety, productivity and operational performance
• Support longer-term mine planning and expansion initiatives
• Provide engineering input across a predominantly underground hard rock operation

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in underground mining operations, with hands-on exposure to planning and drill & blast
• Degree in mining engineering, geology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Ability to influence site teams, with strong analytical thinking and confidence operating in demanding environments

Who this suits

You’re a technically strong mining professional who enjoys being close to operations and making decisions that directly impact performance. You thrive in a hands-on environment and are ready to take ownership of site engineering activities while building your visibility with senior leadership.