Principal Mining Engineer

Ivanhoe Electric; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivanhoe Electric Inc. in Casa Grande, AZ, seeks an experienced Mine Engineering Leader to drive underground mine planning, design, and production ramp-up, and to oversee Scoping, PFS and FS studies.

The role requires 15+ years of underground hard rock mining experience, strong use of Deswik, Minesight, Datamine, Vulcan and Whittle, and proven leadership, safety and project management skills to steer technical teams and contractors toward operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mine Engineering or related field; licensed professional engineer
• 15+ years of operational underground hard rock mining/engineering/planning experience
• Familiarity with Deswik, Minesight, Datamine, Vulcan and Whittle for mine design and production planning
• Ability to work legally in USA and/or Canada without sponsorship from Ivanhoe Electric
• Knowledge of mineral resource and reserve estimation standards (JORC, CIM, SME) and public disclosure
• Mine Rescue, MSHA safety requirements; supervisory tickets/experience are assets
• Strong cost control, KPI tracking, and safe mining practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to lead projects and teams

Responsibilities

• Lead mine planning and design, including life-of-mine scheduling and production ramp-up planning
• Prepare CapEx and OpEx estimates and develop economic models
• Oversee mining studies (Scoping, PFS, FS) and operational readiness
• Establish mine engineering procedures to support transition to operations
• Design mine infrastructure including ventilation, dewatering, and backfill systems
• Estimate Mineral Reserves using 3D modelling per NI 43-101, JORC, SME
• Support due diligence, asset evaluations, and technical audits
• Mentor staff and engage internal/external stakeholders
• Manage contractors, consultants, and project teams
• Champion health, safety, community, and environmental standards

Skills

Leadership

Projects management

Communication

Team mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Mine Engineering/Professional Engineer license

Tools

Deswik

Minesight

Datamine

Vulcan

Whittle

Job description

GA - GENERAL & ADMIN Full Time Professional Casa Grande, AZ, US

Responsibilities

• 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;