Senior Mining Engineer — Lead Mine Planning & Budgets

Kiewit; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Mining Group seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to support mining operations across North America. You will oversee short- and long-range plans, develop budgets and design work, and mentor Field Engineers on our mining and construction teams.

In this role you will manage special projects, coordinate with other departments, and contribute to safety and ethics across projects. Travel and relocation are required to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other natural science engineering fields.
• 3+ years of experience in mining or related fields.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Mining, Mining Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred.
• Ability to access all points of a project site in varied climates and environments.

Responsibilities

• Support short- and long-range mine planning operations for active mines and infrastructure projects.
• Cost tracking and developing annual budgets and life-of-mine budgets.
• Lead or support special projects.
• Design, develop work plans and costs for mining activities.
• Manage and oversee these projects, including supervising employees.
• Train and support Field Engineers new to the company and projects.
• Perform estimates for new contract opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Safety mindset

Initiative

Strong work ethic

Detail oriented

Education

Mining, Civil, Geological, or Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Kiewit Mining Group seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to support mining operations across North America. You will oversee short- and long-range plans, develop budgets and design work, and mentor Field Engineers on our mining and construction teams.

In this role you will manage special projects, coordinate with other departments, and contribute to safety and ethics across projects. Travel and relocation are required to meet project needs.