Mining Planning Engineer – Design & Optimization

NewRange Copper Nickel LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NewRange Copper Nickel LLC is seeking a Mining Engineer to support mine planning, design, and scheduling for surface operations, aligning with safety and economic viability. You will work closely with operations, geology, environmental, and project teams to deliver short- and long-term plans and analyses that optimize revenue and sustain safety standards.

This role emphasizes sound engineering judgment, continuous improvement, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in mine planning, mine design, or mining engineering within surface mining or resource development operations.
• Professional engineering designation or eligibility for registration is considered a strong asset.
• Experience with mine planning and optimization software is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure mine plans are safe, practical, and aligned with site requirements.
• Develop mine designs, plans, and scheduling models using Deswik and Whittle.
• Develop and maintain regular schedules to support operational execution and planning alignment.
• Perform pit optimization analysis on a regular basis to support economic extraction strategies.
• Support short-term, medium-term, and long-term planning activities.
• Contribute to Life-of-Asset mine planning on an annual basis.
• Prepare mine design documentation and engineering calculations supporting mine development and planning activities.
• Perform engineering calculations and technical analysis to support mine design and operational decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Whittle

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

NewRange Copper Nickel LLC is seeking a Mining Engineer to support mine planning, design, and scheduling for surface operations, aligning with safety and economic viability. You will work closely with operations, geology, environmental, and project teams to deliver short- and long-term plans and analyses that optimize revenue and sustain safety standards.

This role emphasizes sound engineering judgment, continuous improvement, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced