Underground Mining Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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About the Role
The Underground Mining Engineer serves as a pivotal architect of safe and efficient extraction operations. This position is dedicated to the planning, design, optimization, and execution of underground mining activities, ensuring that ore is recovered productively and cost-effectively while adhering to the highest standards of safety, ground control, and environmental stewardship.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical feasibility and operational reality. You will be responsible for developing mine layouts, production schedules, and performance forecasts from first principles. Your work directly influences the success of drilling, blasting, ventilation, and haulage systems. Beyond technical design, you will act as a technical guide for operations personnel and junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strict compliance with MSHA, local, and company safety regulations.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Planifyr
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and optimize underground mine layouts including development and stoping plans
- check_circleDevelop and assess mine development and production cycles from first principles
- check_circleSupport drilling, blasting, ventilation, and haulage system design and performance
- check_circleMonitor production performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- check_circleEnsure compliance with MSHA, local, and company safety and environmental standards
- check_circleCollaborate with geology, operations, maintenance, and safety teams
- check_circlePrepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and budget estimates
- check_circleSupport capital project evaluations and implementation
- check_circleProvide technical guidance to operations personnel and junior engineers
- check_circlePrepare short- and long-term mine plans, schedules, and production forecasts
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Frequently asked questions about Underground Mining Engineer at AECOM
What does a Underground Mining Engineer at AECOM do?expand_more
A Underground Mining Engineer at AECOM is responsible for the following: Design and optimize underground mine layouts including development and stoping plans; Develop and assess mine development and production cycles from first principles; Support drilling, blasting, ventilation, and haulage system design and performance; and Monitor production performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Where is the Underground Mining Engineer role at AECOM located?expand_more
Underground Mining Engineer at AECOM is based in Planifyr. This is a on-site role.
Is this Underground Mining Engineer job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
AECOM has listed this Underground Mining Engineer role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Underground Mining Engineer role?expand_more
Candidates for Underground Mining Engineer at AECOM should have mid level.
What category does the Underground Mining Engineer role belong to?expand_more
Underground Mining Engineer at AECOM is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.