Senior Underground Mining Engineer – Planning & Design

Careermine; 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

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.