Senior Level Mine Plan Engineer Jobs
Senior level mine plan engineer jobs put experienced professionals in charge of long-range planning, reserve optimization, and the technical direction of mine development programs. Roles are predominantly on-site with select hybrid arrangements, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Chemicals & Materials, and Mining & Natural Resources, with employers like Burns & McDonnell, WSP, and ASARCO hiring at this level now.
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Solidus Resources is a U.S.-based gold development company backed by Waterton Mining. The company is focused on advancing the Spring Valley Gold Project in Pershing County, Nevada, and specializes in taking high potential gold assets through late-stage development and into production. Solidus applies a technically rigorous, capital-disciplined approach to mine development, with a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, operational safety, and community engagement.
The Spring Valley Gold Project is located in the prolific Humboldt Range, an area with approximately 60 million ounces of gold endowment within a 50-mile radius. Envisioned as a long-life, low-cost open-pit, heap-leach operation, Spring Valley has a robust resource base and considerable exploration upside along a 7-mile strike length across the Black Ridge fault zone.
With a leadership team experienced in engineering, permitting, and large-scale project execution, Solidus Resources is advancing Spring Valley through feasibility, permitting, and construction, with a clear path toward operational readiness. The company’s goal is to responsibly unlock the value of U.S.-based gold assets while building a reputation for excellence in project delivery and sustainable development.
This position is located on-site at our mine in Lovelock, NV.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Chief Mine Surveyor will lead surveying activities across mining, construction, and site projects at Spring Valley. This position will be responsible for the survey controls and systems needed to support the operation and ensure accurate information is available to Mine Engineering, Geology, Operations, Projects, and other site teams.
The role will oversee survey control, production and topographic surveys, volumes and reconciliation, project surveying, and survey data management. The Chief Mine Surveyor will also help prepare the site for an autonomous and digitally enabled mining operation.
This is an opportunity to join Spring Valley early and have a lasting impact. The Chief Mine Surveyor will build and develop the survey team from the ground up, supporting construction before transitioning into mine operations. We are looking for someone who will also help build the positive, collaborative culture we want at Spring Valley and develop a team that takes pride in the quality of its work.
Job Responsibilities:
Survey Leadership and Controls
- Build, lead, and develop the site survey team.
- Establish and maintain survey procedures, quality controls, coordinate systems, and survey control.
- Set priorities and manage survey personnel, equipment, contractors, and data to support operational and project requirements.
Mine, Construction, and Production Surveying
- Provide survey support for the pit, haul roads, dumps, stockpiles, leach facilities, and other mine and process infrastructure.
- Oversee staking, topographic and as-built surveys, drill-and-blast layout, and verification of work against approved designs.
- Support construction surveying for earthworks, roads, utilities, foundations, drainage, process facilities, and other site infrastructure.
- Calculate and verify ore, waste, stockpile, dump, and construction quantities and support month-end production and mine-to-plan reconciliation.
Survey Technology and Data
- Manage the collection, processing, and distribution of mine and construction survey data.
- Use GNSS/GPS, robotic total stations, UAV/drone surveying, laser scanning, and other appropriate technologies.
- Maintain survey surfaces, models, point clouds, and databases. Support integration of survey data with Vulcan, MinePlan, and other site systems.
- Provide accurate survey control and spatial data to support autonomous mining systems.
Safety and Collaboration
- Ensure survey work meets or exceeds MSHA, regulatory, company, and project requirements.
- Look for practical ways to improve survey accuracy, efficiency, and safety, including reducing personnel exposure in active mining areas.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of mine surveying experience, preferably in large-scale open-pit hard-rock mining.
- At least 3 years of experience leading or supervising a survey team.
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, or ability to obtain one.
- Strong experience with open-pit production surveying, survey control, topographic surveys, volumetric calculations, and production reconciliation.
- Experience with GNSS/GPS, robotic total stations, UAV/drone surveying, photogrammetry, and/or laser scanning.
- Experience with CAD, survey processing, and spatial data systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related surveying discipline.
- Construction surveying experience on mine or heavy civil projects involving earthworks, roads, utilities, drainage, foundations, and process facilities.
- Experience with construction staking, grades, alignments, as-built surveys, quantity verification, and working from engineering drawings and design surfaces.
- Experience with Vulcan, MinePlan, or other mine planning softwares.
- Experience supporting autonomous or digitally enabled mining operations.
- Nevada Professional Land Surveyor license, or eligibility to obtain one, is preferred.
COMPENSATION
- The pay range for this role is: 115,000 - 120,000 USD per year (US)
About us:
Solidus Resources is a U.S.-based gold development company backed by Waterton Mining. The company is focused on advancing the Spring Valley Gold Project in Pershing County, Nevada, and specializes in taking high potential gold assets through late-stage development and into production. Solidus applies a technically rigorous, capital-disciplined approach to mine development, with a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, operational safety, and community engagement.
The Spring Valley Gold Project is located in the prolific Humboldt Range, an area with approximately 60 million ounces of gold endowment within a 50-mile radius. Envisioned as a long-life, low-cost open-pit, heap-leach operation, Spring Valley has a robust resource base and considerable exploration upside along a 7-mile strike length across the Black Ridge fault zone.
With a leadership team experienced in engineering, permitting, and large-scale project execution, Solidus Resources is advancing Spring Valley through feasibility, permitting, and construction, with a clear path toward operational readiness. The company’s goal is to responsibly unlock the value of U.S.-based gold assets while building a reputation for excellence in project delivery and sustainable development.
This position is located on-site at our mine in Lovelock, NV.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Chief Mine Surveyor will lead surveying activities across mining, construction, and site projects at Spring Valley. This position will be responsible for the survey controls and systems needed to support the operation and ensure accurate information is available to Mine Engineering, Geology, Operations, Projects, and other site teams.
The role will oversee survey control, production and topographic surveys, volumes and reconciliation, project surveying, and survey data management. The Chief Mine Surveyor will also help prepare the site for an autonomous and digitally enabled mining operation.
This is an opportunity to join Spring Valley early and have a lasting impact. The Chief Mine Surveyor will build and develop the survey team from the ground up, supporting construction before transitioning into mine operations. We are looking for someone who will also help build the positive, collaborative culture we want at Spring Valley and develop a team that takes pride in the quality of its work.
Job Responsibilities:
Survey Leadership and Controls
- Build, lead, and develop the site survey team.
- Establish and maintain survey procedures, quality controls, coordinate systems, and survey control.
- Set priorities and manage survey personnel, equipment, contractors, and data to support operational and project requirements.
Mine, Construction, and Production Surveying
- Provide survey support for the pit, haul roads, dumps, stockpiles, leach facilities, and other mine and process infrastructure.
- Oversee staking, topographic and as-built surveys, drill-and-blast layout, and verification of work against approved designs.
- Support construction surveying for earthworks, roads, utilities, foundations, drainage, process facilities, and other site infrastructure.
- Calculate and verify ore, waste, stockpile, dump, and construction quantities and support month-end production and mine-to-plan reconciliation.
Survey Technology and Data
- Manage the collection, processing, and distribution of mine and construction survey data.
- Use GNSS/GPS, robotic total stations, UAV/drone surveying, laser scanning, and other appropriate technologies.
- Maintain survey surfaces, models, point clouds, and databases. Support integration of survey data with Vulcan, MinePlan, and other site systems.
- Provide accurate survey control and spatial data to support autonomous mining systems.
Safety and Collaboration
- Ensure survey work meets or exceeds MSHA, regulatory, company, and project requirements.
- Look for practical ways to improve survey accuracy, efficiency, and safety, including reducing personnel exposure in active mining areas.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of mine surveying experience, preferably in large-scale open-pit hard-rock mining.
- At least 3 years of experience leading or supervising a survey team.
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, or ability to obtain one.
- Strong experience with open-pit production surveying, survey control, topographic surveys, volumetric calculations, and production reconciliation.
- Experience with GNSS/GPS, robotic total stations, UAV/drone surveying, photogrammetry, and/or laser scanning.
- Experience with CAD, survey processing, and spatial data systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related surveying discipline.
- Construction surveying experience on mine or heavy civil projects involving earthworks, roads, utilities, drainage, foundations, and process facilities.
- Experience with construction staking, grades, alignments, as-built surveys, quantity verification, and working from engineering drawings and design surfaces.
- Experience with Vulcan, MinePlan, or other mine planning softwares.
- Experience supporting autonomous or digitally enabled mining operations.
- Nevada Professional Land Surveyor license, or eligibility to obtain one, is preferred.
COMPENSATION
- The pay range for this role is: 115,000 - 120,000 USD per year (US)
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Senior Level Mine Plan Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level mine plan engineer job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of full mine plans, not just contributions to them. A strong candidate brings experience leading feasibility studies or life-of-mine schedules, proficiency in planning software like Vulcan, MineSight, or Deswik, and a record of aligning mine plans with operational and financial targets. The ability to mentor junior engineers and present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders gives candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level mine plan engineers?
Companies hiring senior level mine plan engineers right now include Burns & McDonnell, WSP, and ASARCO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is led by major mining operators, mid-tier producers, and engineering consultancies supporting large-scale extraction projects across metals, coal, and industrial minerals.
Are there remote senior level mine plan engineers jobs?
Yes, though most roles require significant on-site presence given the operational nature of mine planning. About 0% of senior level mine plan engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to be with consultancies or corporate technical teams where planning work is separated from day-to-day site operations.
What makes a mine plan engineer role senior level?
Senior level mine plan engineer roles are defined by ownership of the full planning cycle, from resource model inputs through schedule optimization and economic reporting. These positions require independent judgment on complex trade-offs across pit design, sequencing, and equipment selection. Senior engineers are also expected to mentor mid-level and junior staff, lead technical reviews, and serve as the primary point of accountability for plan quality and delivery.
Which industries hire the most senior level mine plan engineers?
Senior level mine plan engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Chemicals & Materials, and Mining & Natural Resources, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because large-scale extraction operations require long-horizon planning expertise to maintain production targets, satisfy regulatory requirements, and optimize returns across the life of the mine.