Mining Engineer — Design, Feasibility & Client Impact

BBA Consultants; Elko (NV); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid office/home

Health and safety focus

401(k) retirement plan

Annual PTO and holidays

Employee referrals bonus

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a Mining Engineer in the United States to join our growing mining team. You will work on a diverse range of projects, including sustaining and growth initiatives, collaborating with BBA and client teams to deliver practical mining solutions.

The role emphasizes mining design, cost estimation, and cross-functional coordination with geology, ventilation, and construction groups, along with travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mining or geological engineering from a recognized university.
• Experience working at a mining operation in engineering and/or project evaluation.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Member of a professional association for engineers or eligible to register with one.
• Advanced proficiency with mine design and planning software (Deswik preferred).
• Experience selecting mine equipment and estimating capital and operating costs.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, scheduling and financial modelling.
• Understanding of the key components required for a successful mining operation (processing, tailings, infrastructure).
• Passion and aptitude for collaboration.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and spoken.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional and technical manner.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, for varying durations and occasionally to remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide mining engineering and design services for underground mine studies, including scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, detailed design and S-K1300 technical reports.
• Manipulating block models.
• Selecting appropriate mining methods.
• Calculating cut-off grades.
• Optimization and mine designs.
• Preparing mine plans and production schedules.
• Determining equipment fleets.
• Estimating mineral reserves.
• Estimating capital and operating costs.
• Contributing to financial models.
• Writing and contributing to study reports.
• Work closely with our geology, ventilation, rock mechanics, drill-and-blast and infrastructure teams.
• Manage the mining scope of large projects.
• Liaise with clients on technical matters and present results professionally.
• Deliver high-quality services that uphold BBA’s professional reputation.

Skills

Mining engineering

Client engagement

Deswik

Mine design

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Mining/geological engineering degree

Tools

Deswik

Job description

BBA Consultants is seeking a Mining Engineer in the United States to join our growing mining team. You will work on a diverse range of projects, including sustaining and growth initiatives, collaborating with BBA and client teams to deliver practical mining solutions.

The role emphasizes mining design, cost estimation, and cross-functional coordination with geology, ventilation, and construction groups, along with travel domestically and internationally as needed.