Principal Mining Engineer

Ivanhoe Electric Inc.; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivanhoe Electric Inc. seeks an accomplished Mine Engineering leader to oversee underground hard rock mining planning, scheduling and operations readiness. You will manage CapEx/OpEx models, develop reserves estimates and lead multi-disciplinary studies, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires deep experience with Deswik, Minesight, Datamine, Vulcan and Whittle, plus strong leadership and stakeholder engagement to drive projects from scoping through to execution.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Mine Engineering or related field and professional engineer licensure.
• Minimum 15 years in operational underground hard rock mining, with potential open pit exposure.
• Proficiency with mine planning software Deswik, Minesight, Datamine, Vulcan and Whittle.
• Authorized to work in USA/Canada without sponsorship for Ivanhoe Electric.
• Knowledge of NI 43-101, JORC or SME guidelines for mineral resources and reserves.
• Mine rescue, MSHA safety requirements, and supervisory tickets are advantageous.
• Strong cost control, KPI tracking and practical experience in mining methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine planning and design, including life-of-mine scheduling and ramp-up planning.
• Prepare CapEx and OpEx estimates and develop economic models for scenarios.
• Oversee mining studies (Scoping, PFS, FS) and operational readiness.
• Provide operability analysis and oversee equipment selection (hoists, fans, crushers).
• Establish engineering, survey and technical procedures for operations transition.
• Design mine infrastructure (ventilation, dewatering, backfill).
• Estimate Mineral Reserves using 3D modelling per NI 43-101/JORC/S-K 1300.
• Support due diligence, asset evaluations and technical audits.
• Champion health, safety, community and environmental standards; intervene on non-compliance.
• Mentor staff; balance career goals with operations.
• Engage internal/external stakeholders; manage contractors and project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Stakeholder engagement

Safety awareness

Education

Degree in Mine Engineering or related field

Licensed professional engineer

Tools

Deswik

Minesight

Datamine

Vulcan

Whittle

Job description

• Lead mine planning and design, including life-of-mine scheduling and production ramp-up planning
• Prepare CapEx and OpEx estimates, and develop economic models to evaluate operating scenarios
• Lead and provide technical oversight of mining studies (Scoping, PFS, FS) and operational readiness, including:
• Operability analysis
• Mobile fleet and fixed equipment selection (e.g., hoists, ventilation fans, crushers)
• Establish mine engineering, survey, and technical procedures to support the transition to operations
• Design mine infrastructure, including ventilation, dewatering, and backfill systems
• Estimate Mineral Reserves using 3D modelling in line with international reporting codes (e.g., NI 43-101, JORC, S-K 1300)
• Support due diligence, asset evaluations, and technical audits as required
• Champion health, safety, community, and environmental standards, and intervene on unsafe or non-compliant practices
• Mentor and develop staff, balancing long-term career goals with operational needs
• Engage key internal and external stakeholders
• Manage contractors, consultants, and internal project teams

Qualifications

• Degree in Mine Engineering or related field/ licensed professional engineer;
• Minimum of 15 years of operational underground hard rock mining / engineering / planning experience, ideally, the successful candidate also has a strong open pit background;
• Familiarity with mine planning software systems such as Deswik, Minesight, Datamine, Vulcan and Whittle, and capable of utilizing industry knowledge to develop mine designs and production plans;
• Authorization to work lawfully in USA and/or Canada without sponsorship from Ivanhoe Electric is required;
• Detailed knowledge of industry standards in mineral resource and mineral reserve estimation (such as JORC, CIM or SME guidelines) and compliance with public disclosure regulations;
• Mine Rescue experience, MSHA safety requirements, supervisory tickets/experience are an asset;
• Strong understanding of cost control, cost tracking and KPI metrics and utilizations;
• Solid background in mining methods and safe mining practices;
• Strong project and time management skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience in writing RFP, technical reports, and general project correspondence;
• Ability to lead, direct and work cooperatively;