Principal Mining Engineer

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company with four operating gold mines, and a clear path to achieve more than one million ounces of annual gold production from a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Job Summary Reporting to the SVP Technical Services, the Principal Mining Engineer (Underground) supports Equinox Gold’s technical services team by applying operational expertise across the company’s underground and, to a lesser extent, open-pit operations. The role focuses on improvement initiatives, site support, and technical advisory across operations. Key Responsibilities Identify value-adding opportunities during site audits. Deliver continuous improvement initiatives across operations. Ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve production targets. Benchmark operations internally and against industry peers. Undertake equipment trade-off studies and cost estimation. Support mining method trade-off studies, including open-pit exposure. Provide advice on underground mining best practices. Required Experience And Skill Set 10+ years of experience in mining engineering, primarily in operational roles. Experience in underground mining (production engineer, superintendent, or manager roles). Exposure to open-pit operations is an asset. Experience with underground mining methods (longhole stoping, cut and fill, sublevel caving). Experience in ground support design. Exposure to underground automation and tele-remote systems (e.g., LHDs, trucks, drills). Experience with equipment and mining method trade-offs. Experience in ventilation, refrigeration, and mine services design and optimization. Experience in mine planning. Experience across commodities, preferably gold. Continuous improvement experience is an asset. Underground drill and blast experience (development and production). Strong communication skills with a range of stakeholders, including senior management, technical teams, and operations. Job Conditions Fluency in Spanish is an asset. Self-motivated with track record of successfully working independently. Certifications Professional Engineer (P.Eng. or equivalent). Education Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline. The salary range for this position is from $173,100.00 to $207,700.00.

The Principal Mining Engineer provides technical advisory and operational expertise to improve underground and open-pit mining operations. Key duties include conducting site audits, delivering continuous improvement initiatives, and performing equipment and mining method trade-off studies.

Candidates must have over 10 years of mining engineering experience, specifically in underground operational roles, and hold a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) certification. A bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering and expertise in various underground mining methods are required.

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• Underground Mining
• Open-pit Operations
• Mine Planning
• Ground Support Design
• Ventilation Design
• Drill and Blast
• Continuous Improvement
• Equipment Trade-off Studies
• Mining Method Trade-offs
• Technical Advisory
• Regulatory Compliance
• Underground Automation
• Tele-remote Systems
• Cost Estimation
• Stakeholder Management

• Engineering
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Oct 5, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level