Underground Mining Engineer - Ground Control Lead

Walker Lovell; West Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded company vehicle

Health, dental and vision insurance

FSA/HSA options

401(k) with employer contribution and

matching

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Potential sign-on support for the rwgh

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Walker Lovell seeks an underground mining engineer to support planning, ground control, and safety at a limestone operation in West Virginia. You will influence development decisions and shape your role around your technical strengths within a privately owned, team-focused business.

This technically challenging environment offers collaboration with site leadership and a clear path for long-term career growth, with a strong emphasis on safety and operational integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering (required).
• Strong underground mining experience in hard rock/limestone environments.
• Knowledge of ground control, roof control and pillar stability.
• Experience with mine planning, ventilation and blasting.

Responsibilities

• Support underground mine planning, production scheduling and future mine development.
• Lead technical role in ground control, roof stability and pillar stability.
• Support ventilation planning, blasting and safe underground operations.
• Assess challenging geological conditions and develop practical solutions.
• Collaborate with Mine Manager to improve safety, productivity and performance.
• Support longer-term mine planning and expansion initiatives.
• Provide engineering input across underground limestone operations.

Skills

Underground mining

Ground control

Pillar stability

Mine planning

Safety mindset

MSHA Part 48

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

Walker Lovell seeks an underground mining engineer to support planning, ground control, and safety at a limestone operation in West Virginia. You will influence development decisions and shape your role around your technical strengths within a privately owned, team-focused business.

This technically challenging environment offers collaboration with site leadership and a clear path for long-term career growth, with a strong emphasis on safety and operational integrity.