Senior Underground Mine Project Engineer

Morton Salt, Inc.; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt, Weeks Island, Louisiana, is seeking a Project Engineer to apply engineering knowledge to project planning and execution. You will prepare capital and expense projects, supervise contractors or internal teams, and collaborate with the maintenance group to commission new assets.

The role supports mine planning, surveying, mine maps, daily production records, and cross-functional teamwork. A Mine Project Engineer Degree is required, and the candidate should be able to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of five years of underground mining experience.
• Experience with mine planning, design, ventilation, scheduling, and surveying.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Support short-term, mid-range, and life-of-mine planning activities.
• Assist resource and reserve evaluation with technical analysis and coordination.
• Develop and maintain mine designs, layouts, schedules, and production plans.
• Provide technical support for ventilation planning, ground control, and underground infrastructure.
• Support surveying activities, mine mapping updates, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to identify productivity improvements.
• Participate in mine planning reviews and provide engineering recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Contractor supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Mine planning software

Mine design software

Scheduling platforms

Job description

Morton Salt, Weeks Island, Louisiana, is seeking a Project Engineer to apply engineering knowledge to project planning and execution. You will prepare capital and expense projects, supervise contractors or internal teams, and collaborate with the maintenance group to commission new assets.

The role supports mine planning, surveying, mine maps, daily production records, and cross-functional teamwork. A Mine Project Engineer Degree is required, and the candidate should be able to work