Mining Engineer Jobs in Arizona

Mining Engineer jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, concentrated in the state's copper, gold, and industrial minerals sectors, with openings ranging from entry-level mine technician roles through senior and principal engineer positions. Most hiring clusters around Tucson, Phoenix, and the rural mining corridor stretching from Globe to Safford, where major employers like Freeport-McMoRan, BHP, and Arizona Potash operate long-term projects. The most sought-after specialties in Arizona are open-pit operations, mine planning, and geotechnical engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top employerSundt
Top cityPhoenix, AZ
Cities hiring6
Work type50% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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ASARCO
Engineer Mining EDP
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Engineer Mining EDP
ASARCO
Kearny, Arizona
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Geological & Mining Engineering
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Caterpillar
Onboard Engineer – Autonomous Mining Systems
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Onboard Engineer – Autonomous Mining Systems
Caterpillar
Phoenix, Arizona
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
$113k - $169k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Caterpillar
Associate Design Engineer - Large Mining Trucks
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Associate Design Engineer - Large Mining Trucks
Caterpillar
Tucson, Arizona
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
$81k - $122k/yr
On-Site
10,000+

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Sundt
Senior Project Engineer - Mining Infrastructure
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Added 1w ago
Senior Project Engineer - Mining Infrastructure
Sundt
Tucson, Arizona
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Loenbro
Mining Project Engineer
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Added 1w ago
Mining Project Engineer
Loenbro
Phoenix, Arizona
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
201-500

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Mining Engineer Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Phoenix
6 jobs
Tucson
5 jobs
Tempe
1 job
Kearny
1 job
Dragoon
1 job
Patagonia
1 job

Mining Engineer Job Market in Arizona

A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Sundt
Sundt3 open roles
Caterpillar
Caterpillar2 open roles
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Mining & Natural Resources
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Arizona Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in mining engineer jobs across Arizona.

  • Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a closely related geoscience or engineering field
  • Arizona Professional Engineer license or eligibility to obtain one through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
  • Hands-on experience with open-pit or underground mining operations in a North American context
  • Proficiency in mine planning software such as Vulcan, Surpac, or MineSight
  • Familiarity with MSHA regulations and surface or underground mine safety compliance
  • Strong technical communication skills for reporting to operations, safety, and executive teams

Mining Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a mining engineer in Arizona?

Becoming a mining engineer in Arizona starts with a bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a related discipline such as geological or civil engineering. From there, you register as an Engineer Intern by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, then accumulate qualifying experience before sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn your Professional Engineer license through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration. Most Arizona employers in copper and gold mining expect or prefer a licensed PE for senior roles.

How much do mining engineers make in Arizona?

Mining engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $102,130 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,390 for the lowest 10% to over $173,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire mining engineers in Arizona?

Employers hiring mining engineers in Arizona right now include Sundt, Caterpillar, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Arizona's large copper and polymetallic mining operations mean demand is relatively consistent year-round compared with states where mining is project-driven.

Which Arizona cities have the most mining engineer jobs?

The cities with the most mining engineer openings in Arizona are Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe. Tucson anchors demand because of its proximity to major copper operations in the southeastern part of the state, while Phoenix attracts corporate and technical office roles tied to the large mining companies headquartered or regionally managed there, and smaller hubs like Globe and Safford follow active mine sites directly.

Are there remote mining engineer jobs in Arizona?

Yes, but they're rare. Mining engineering is fundamentally a site-based profession, and most Arizona roles require regular or full-time presence at active mine sites. About 50% of mining engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be concentrated in corporate mine planning, modeling, or technical consulting functions rather than operations or safety roles.

How can I get hired as a mining engineer in Arizona with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to student internship and new-graduate programs run by large Arizona copper producers, where structured rotations give candidates exposure to mine planning, drilling, and blasting cycles before moving into full engineer roles. Candidates with geoscience, civil, or geological engineering backgrounds often transition in through survey or geology technician positions. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and holding MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 surface or underground training gives a new candidate a meaningful edge over an unregistered applicant.

Where can I find and apply to mining engineer jobs in Arizona?

You can find and apply to mining engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings across copper, gold, and industrial minerals operations. Find a role that fits and apply directly through the listing.

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