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

Clear career progression

Job summary

Walker Lovell seeks a Mining Engineer to join a surface mining operation on site in Alabama. Develop short- and long-term mine plans that support safe, efficient production and collaborate with site leadership to improve safety and mine performance.

Design drill and blast patterns, monitor pit conditions and geotechnical performance, and work with operations and maintenance to deliver practical engineering solutions in a hands-on field role. 2–4 years of experience and relevant degrees required.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of surface mining engineering experience.
• Experience with mine planning and exposure to drill and blast activities.
• Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop short and long-term mine plans that support safe, efficient production
• Design drill and blast patterns to improve operational performance
• Monitor pit conditions, slope stability and geotechnical performance
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to deliver practical engineering solutions

Skills

Mine planning

Drill and blast

Analytical skills

Field supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Job description

Compensation: Strong base salary with performance-linked bonus

What's in it for you

Ready to step beyond supporting the operation and become a key engineering voice on site? This is an opportunity to build your technical expertise while working alongside experienced mine leaders on an established surface operation where your ideas and decisions will make a visible impact.

A strong base salary with performance-linked bonus, reflecting your contribution to operational success.

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Relocation assistance where applicable
• Clear career progression into senior technical or operational leadership

Why this business

Join a well-established mining business with a long-term commitment to its operations and continued investment in people, equipment and mine development. Engineers are trusted to contribute ideas, solve real operational challenges and work closely with site leadership to improve safety, productivity and mine performance.

What you'll be doing

• Develop short and long-term mine plans that support safe, efficient production
• Design drill and blast patterns to improve operational performance
• Monitor pit conditions, slope stability and geotechnical performance
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to deliver practical engineering solutions

What you'll bring

• 2-4 years' experience in surface mining engineering
• Experience with mine planning and exposure to drill and blast activities
• Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology or a related discipline
• Strong analytical skills with the confidence to work closely with operations

Who this suits

You're looking for the next step in your mining engineering career and want genuine responsibility rather than simply supporting from the sidelines. You enjoy solving technical challenges, being visible in the field and seeing the direct impact of your work on mine performance.