Principal Mining Engineer

Ivanhoe Electric, Inc.; Eleven Mile Corner (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Careermine is seeking an experienced senior mining engineer to lead underground and open-pit mine planning, design, and production ramp-up efforts in Arizona. You will develop life-of-mine schedules, CapEx/OpEx estimates, and economic models to evaluate scenarios, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee studies (Scoping, PFS, FS), select equipment, and establish technical procedures for a smooth transition to operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mine Engineering or related field; licensed professional engineer.
• Minimum of 15 years of operational underground hard rock mining / engineering / planning experience, with strong open pit background preferred.
• Familiarity with Deswik, Minesight, Datamine, Vulcan, and Whittle; able to develop mine designs and production plans.
• Authorized to work lawfully in USA and/or Canada without sponsorship.
• Knowledge of NI 43-101, JORC or SME guidelines and public disclosure regulations.
• Mine Rescue experience, MSHA safety requirements are an asset.
• Strong cost control, KPI metrics, and project time management.
• Ability to lead, direct and work cooperatively; strong written/verbal communication.

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
• 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 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

Skills

Mine planning & design

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Financial modeling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Mine Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Deswik

Minesight

Datamine

Vulcan

Whittle

Job description

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)
• Peer reviews

• 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;