Senior Mining Engineer
The Senior Mining Engineer will provide engineering and design services for underground and open pit mine studies, including scoping, feasibility, and detailed design. They will also prepare technical specifications, cost estimates, and mentor junior staff while ensuring adherence to professional and ethical standards.
- On-site
- Calgary, AB
- Posted Aug 24, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Senior Mining Engineer The Senior Mining Engineer will support Project Managers by completing open pit and underground mine engineering, design, planning, and operating and capital cost estimation. The Senior Mining Engineer will be assigned to a multitude of projects, including technical studies ranging from desktop studies to NI 43-101 compliant technical reports, technical project and due diligence reviews, and operational assistance. Promote and adhere to the JDS Way: Accept No Mediocrity Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically Be True to Our Word Uphold the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability Maintain Open and Honest Communication both internally and with customers Ensure No Harm to People, Environment, Assets, or Reputation Key Responsibilities Provide senior-level mining engineering and design services for underground and open pit mine studies, including scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, detailed design, and NI 43-101 technical reports Prepare mining equipment specifications and assist with mining equipment procurement Prepare technical specifications based on input received from other disciplines Prepare and contribute to technical memos and reports within areas of expertise Prepare detailed mining CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates Design mine infrastructure, ventilation systems, backfill systems, and mining services Lead and mentor junior engineering staff Present and communicate findings in a concise manner to a wide range of audiences and clients Self-reliant and adaptable to change Creative and innovative in providing solutions Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to make quality decisions
What you’ll do
The Senior Mining Engineer will provide engineering and design services for underground and open pit mine studies, including scoping, feasibility, and detailed design. They will also prepare technical specifications, cost estimates, and mentor junior staff while ensuring adherence to professional and ethical standards.
Requirements
The role requires senior-level expertise in mining engineering, design, and technical reporting, specifically for NI 43-101 compliant studies. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, self-reliance, and the ability to provide innovative solutions for complex mining projects.
Listed skills
- CommunicationPreferred
- Project managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Mining engineering
- Open pit mining
- Underground mining
- Mine design
- Mine planning
- Cost estimation
- CAPEX
- OPEX
- NI 43-101
- Technical reporting
- Ventilation systems
- Backfill systems
- Project management
- Equipment procurement
- Mentoring
- Communication
- Accountability
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Planning
- Procurement
- Cost Estimation
- Engineering Design Process
- Due Diligence
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Interpersonal Communications
- Project Management
- Memos
- Mining Engineering
- Teamwork
- Honesty
Job areas
- Engineering
- Energy
- Consulting
- Management & Leadership
- Mining Engineer
- Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week