Surface Mining Engineer

Walker Lovell; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Relocation assistance where applicable

Career development opportunitiesAcross

Job summary

Walker Lovell's Mining division seeks a hands-on Mine Engineer to own short-term mine plans and production schedules at our surface quarry operations in the United States. You will work directly with site leadership to improve resource recovery and operational efficiency through planning, surveying and coordinated drill and blast activities.

You will lead surveying, mapping and volumetric reconciliation, deliver infrastructure projects, and collaborate across operations, maintenance and plant

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' mining engineering experience in surface mining or quarry operations.
• Experience in MSHA-regulated operations and drill & blast basics.
• Proficiency with Carlson or Surpac mine planning software; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-term mine plans, production schedules and dig maps to improve resource recovery and operational efficiency.
• Lead surveying, mapping and volumetric reconciliation activities while supporting drill and blast design and optimisation.
• Deliver mining and infrastructure projects, coordinating contractors, budgets and timelines to achieve operational objectives.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and plant teams to improve mine performance, infrastructure reliability and MSHA compliance.

Skills

Mining engineering

Mine planning

Analytical skills

Fieldwork experience

MSHA-regulated operations

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Carlson

Surpac

Job description

Travel: Site-based, with occasional travel as required

Compensation: Strong base salary + performance-linked bonus

What's in it for you

Ready to take greater ownership of mine planning, engineering projects and operational improvements? Join an established surface mining operation where you'll work directly with site leadership, influence production performance and develop your expertise across mine planning, surveying and drill and blast design.

A strong base salary with a performance-linked bonus, reflecting your technical contribution and impact on operational performance.

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Relocation assistance where applicable
• Career development opportunities across technical and operational functions

Why this business

Join an established mining business focused on operational excellence, safety and long‑term development. With a strong emphasis on engineering‑led improvements, this is an opportunity to work across active quarry operations where your technical input directly influences resource recovery, productivity and site performance.

You’ll gain exposure to mine infrastructure, capital projects and operational decision‑making while working closely with experienced quarry leadership.

What you'll be doing

• Develop short‑term mine plans, production schedules and dig maps to improve resource recovery and operational efficiency.
• Lead surveying, mapping and volumetric reconciliation activities while supporting drill and blast design and optimisation.
• Deliver mining and infrastructure projects, coordinating contractors, budgets and timelines to achieve operational objectives.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and plant teams to improve mine performance, infrastructure reliability and MSHA compliance.

What you'll bring

• 2-4 years' mining engineering experience, ideally within surface mining or quarry operations, including mine planning, surveying and production analysis.
• Experience in MSHA‑regulated operations, with knowledge of surface mining methods, drill and blast fundamentals and mine infrastructure.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Carlson, Surpac or similar, alongside strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• A degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant mining industry experience.

Who this suits

You're a hands‑on Mine Engineer who enjoys combining technical planning with practical fieldwork. You want greater exposure to project delivery, surveying and operational improvements, with the opportunity to influence how a mine performs.

You're ready to build on your experience, work closely with quarry leadership and progress towards greater technical or operational responsibility.