Senior Mine Planning Engineer: Strategy, Design & Growth

Heidelberg Materials; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid vacation & sick leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Irving, TX seeks a Mine Planning Engineer to develop and optimize mine plans, geological models, and resource estimates. The role involves collaboration with regional geologists, project managers, and engineers to ensure feasible designs and compliant operations.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule with up to 20% travel within the United States and a strong focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or Geological Engineering and 3+ years of mine planning or mining engineering experience.
• PE registration or ability to obtain within two years.
• Proficiency with Carlson/AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Surpac, and Excel for data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills; knowledge of safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans including pit designs.
• Prepare geological models and perform resource and reserve estimations.
• Develop life-of-mine plans with phased development schedules, milestones, and cost inputs.
• Provide design parameters and volume calculations to support capital and acquisition projects.
• Collaborate with regional management, geologists, project managers, and engineers to evaluate mineral quantity and quality.
• Ensure mine plans align with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or Geological Engineering

Tools

Carlson/AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Surpac

Excel

Job description

Heidelberg Materials in Irving, TX seeks a Mine Planning Engineer to develop and optimize mine plans, geological models, and resource estimates. The role involves collaboration with regional geologists, project managers, and engineers to ensure feasible designs and compliant operations.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule with up to 20% travel within the United States and a strong focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision making.