Senior Mining Engineer - Lead Projects with Relocation

Impact HR; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Impact HR is supporting a Northwestern Colorado private resource development company in Grand Junction to hire a Senior Mining Engineer to lead all phases from exploration through production and reclamation. This is a full-time, in-office role with occasional travel and a relocation allowance.

You will work with geologists, environmental engineers, and regulatory stakeholders to develop safe, efficient, and sustainable mining plans aligned with corporate strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline (e.g., Geological or Civil Engineering with a mining focus)
• P.E. license (Professional Engineer), preferably in Mining or a related discipline
• 4-8+ years of experience in mine planning, modelling and operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading or participating in multidisciplinary projects through all phases of mining development is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geological surveys, assessments, and feasibility studies to identify and evaluate potential mineral deposits, including estimates of resource quantity and quality.
• Oversee mine design, development planning, and operational strategies to support efficient, safe, and sustainable resource extraction.
• Manage mining projects from initiation to completion, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and allocation of personnel and equipment.
• Monitor project execution, track expenditures, and report on KPIs to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and environmental regulations, safety protocols, and permitting requirements.

Skills

Mine planning

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

Impact HR is supporting a Northwestern Colorado private resource development company in Grand Junction to hire a Senior Mining Engineer to lead all phases from exploration through production and reclamation. This is a full-time, in-office role with occasional travel and a relocation allowance.

You will work with geologists, environmental engineers, and regulatory stakeholders to develop safe, efficient, and sustainable mining plans aligned with corporate strategy.