Mining Engineer PE

SynTerra Corp.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO + holidays

Flexible work‑life balance

Tech stipend

Professional development

Job summary

SynTerra is seeking an experienced and licensed Mining or Civil Engineer to bring technical expertise and innovative solutions to our clients. This role requires a balance of independent project work, client collaboration, and teamwork with fellow engineering and environmental professionals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of engineering experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in both office and field settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining or Civil Engineering (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience in environmental consulting is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering analyses, develop designs, and support construction drawings.
• Manage and execute multiple tasks across projects.
• Participate in field work and travel to client sites.
• Document commitments and manage project schedules.
• Use office software to prepare professional documents and presentations.
• Interpret site data and plans to deliver project documentation.
• Communicate with team, clients, subcontractors, and regulators.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining or Civil Eng

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

SynTerra is seeking an experienced and licensed Mining or Civil Engineer to bring technical expertise and innovative solutions to our clients. This role requires a balance of independent project work, client collaboration, and teamwork with fellow engineering and environmental professionals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of engineering experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in both office and field settings.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct engineering analyses, develop designs, and support preparation of construction drawings.
• Manage and execute multiple tasks across various projects.
• Participate in field work and occasional travel to client sites.
• Document and follow through on professional commitments, coordinate meetings, and manage project schedules.
• Leverage advanced office software to create, edit, and deliver professional documents and presentations.
• Interpret site data, construction plans, historical references, and investigations to deliver accurate project documentation.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory representatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining (or Civil) Engineering preferred, other engineering fields considered. Most clients served from this office are in the Mining Industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in environmental consulting is a plus.
• Knowledge of CAD, and/or GIS programs a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods.
• Work indoors and outdoors, sometimes in dusty, noisy, or weather‑exposed environments.
• Sit or stand for long durations; climb inclines and ladders as needed.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and adjustable focus.

Why SynTerra?

At SynTerra, this is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make an impact. We value our people and provide a professional environment where your expertise helps shape solutions for our clients and communities. We invest in our people with a wide range of benefits, including:

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability coverage
• Accident and critical illness plans
• 4% 401(k) match
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Flexible work‑life balance
• Technology stipend
• Professional development opportunities
• And more!

We welcome all qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

SynTerra is committed to an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions—including hiring, promotions, benefits, and more—are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, or any other status protected by law.