Mining Engineer II — Planning & Field Optimization

USA Rare Earth, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Rare Earth, Inc. is seeking a Mining Engineer II to support mine operations, planning, ore control, surveying, and geotechnical monitoring as the Round Top project advances toward production.

The role provides technical guidance to the Mining Department and works with geology, geotechnical, drill-and-blast, and processing teams. A BS in Mining Engineering (or related field) and 5+ years of surface mining experience are required; travel between site and offices is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of mining engineering experience, surface mining preferred.
• Experience with construction or project management.
• Proficient in mine design, planning, and scheduling software (Deswik or similar).
• Advanced MS Office and AutoCAD skills.
• Familiar with large earthmoving equipment in surface mining.
• Understanding of processing, tailings, and infrastructure.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication and problem-solving.
• Ability to operate four-wheel-drive vehicles and travel to sites.
• Willingness to travel between site and corporate offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, refining, and implementing short mine plans.
• Plan ore grade control and scheduling to meet quality requirements.
• Develop short-range plans with Mining Operations to meet schedules.
• Monitor day-to-day mining activities and maintain production targets.
• Lead mine plan discussions with all departments.
• Reconcile production against plan and report variances.
• Coordinate mine surveying and site surveys to validate movement.
• Plan and track waste streams from the processing plant.
• Contribute to engineering studies, budgets, and equipment evaluations.
• Write and present technical study reports to leadership and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with geology, geotechnical, drilling, processing, and infrastructure teams.
• Support incident investigations and preventive actions.
• Adhere to MSHA regulations and safety procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction.
• Lead on-site control, execution, and field delivery.
• Perform other duties to support project objectives.

Skills

Mine design

Scheduling

Earthmoving equipment

Communication

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Deswik software

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering or related field

MSHA certification

Tools

Deswik

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

USA Rare Earth, Inc. is seeking a Mining Engineer II to support mine operations, planning, ore control, surveying, and geotechnical monitoring as the Round Top project advances toward production.

The role provides technical guidance to the Mining Department and works with geology, geotechnical, drill-and-blast, and processing teams. A BS in Mining Engineering (or related field) and 5+ years of surface mining experience are required; travel between site and offices is expected.