Principal Mining Engineer

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivanhoe Electric is seeking an experienced mining engineer to lead underground mine planning, design, and production ramp-up in Casa Grande, AZ. You will drive economic models, manage studies, and oversee safety, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires 15+ years in underground mining/engineering with proficiency in Deswik, Minesight, Datamine, and related tools, plus the ability to work in the USA/Canada without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of underground hard rock mining/engineering experience.
• Familiar with Deswik, Minesight, Datamine, Vulcan, and Whittle.
• Authorized to work in USA/Canada without sponsorship.
• Knowledge of NI 43-101, JORC, SME guidelines and disclosure requirements.
• MSHA safety and rescue experience is a plus.
• Strong cost control, KPI awareness, and performance tracking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine planning and design, including life-of-mine scheduling and ramp-up planning.
• Prepare CapEx and OpEx estimates and develop economic models.
• Oversee mining studies (Scoping, PFS, FS) and operations readiness.
• Lead operability analysis and equipment selection (hoists, ventilation, crushers).
• Establish procedures for mining and transition to operations.
• Design mine infrastructure, including ventilation, dewatering, and backfill systems.
• Estimate mineral reserves per NI 43-101/JORC/S-K 1300.
• Support due diligence, asset evaluations, and technical audits.
• Champion health, safety, community, and environmental standards.
• Mentor staff and engage key internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and internal project teams.

Skills

Mine planning

Engineering leadership

Cost control

Project management

Technical reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Mine Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) 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;