Mining Engineer - Underground Design & Consulting

BBA Consultants; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BBA Consultants seeks a Mining Engineer to join our growing mining team in the United States. You will work on underground mine studies, from scoping to detailed design, collaborating with geology, ventilation, rock mechanics, and infrastructure teams to deliver practical, client-facing solutions.

The role requires at least 4 years of relevant experience, an engineering degree, and strong communication skills. Travel domestically and internationally may be required as projects demand.

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 design

Client engagement

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Budgeting & cost estimation

Education

Degree in mining or geological engineering

Tools

Deswik

Job description

BBA Consultants seeks a Mining Engineer to join our growing mining team in the United States. You will work on underground mine studies, from scoping to detailed design, collaborating with geology, ventilation, rock mechanics, and infrastructure teams to deliver practical, client-facing solutions.

The role requires at least 4 years of relevant experience, an engineering degree, and strong communication skills. Travel domestically and internationally may be required as projects demand.