Senior Level Mining Engineer Jobs
Senior level mining engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of project execution, technical direction, and the cross-functional teams that deliver results in the field. Most openings are {{remote_hybrid_pct}}% on-site or hybrid, concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like Burns & McDonnell and Albemarle hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.
Albemarle is hiring for a Senior Mining Engineer, reporting to the Lead Mining Engineer. The position is located on-site at Kings Mountain Lithium Project in North Carolina. This will include mining engineering functional support through the various study phases, operational readiness, and the execution phase of the project. The role will transition from the study team to the mining operation at project execution or to further studies as required.
What You Will Do
- Contribute to strategic and tactical mine planning activities including pit optimization, mine design, drill and blast design, production scheduling, and trade‑off analyses
- Provide mine engineering support to geotechnical, hydrology, environmental, process, geometallurgical, and waste‑management workstreams
- Evaluate mining methods, equipment strategies, and operational configurations to identify optimal project solutions
- Participate in risk assessments, mine‑plan reviews, and scenario evaluations that guide technical decision‑making
- Maintain continuity of technical work as the project advances from study phases toward execution
- Prepare and review budgets, capital (CAPEX) and operating (OPEX) cost estimates related to mining
- Collaborate with other core departments in the development of their operating budgets and capital projects
- Provide inputs to economic models, including schedules, productivity assumptions, equipment requirements, and labor estimates.
- Contribute to early operational readiness frameworks, including developing standards and procedures
- Conduct mining equipment selection tradeoff studies and work closely with OEMs to deliver fit for purpose equipment on time and ready for work in the Kings Mountain mining project
- Assist with mine‑site layout planning and integration with downstream processing and surface facilities, including infrastructure planning
- Work with environmental, permitting, processing, construction, and planning teams to ensure aligned project development
- Provide mine engineering inputs for regulatory submissions and environmental documentation
- Develop and maintain mine engineering standards, procedures, and best practices supporting safe and productive mining
- Support the preparation of industry compliant reports with mining performance data.
- Monitor the mining performance of the operation against the approved mine plan and corresponding KPIs, and develop continuous improvement initiatives through data diagnostics to promote best in class performance
Competencies - Demonstrated capability with open pit mine design and scheduling software across short-, medium, and long-term horizons with a strategic focus
- Open pit drill and blast design and operations experience
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply inputs for mine engineering
- Strong attention to detail, and ability to think critically and strategically
- Ability to collaborate and influence across different functions, including mining and process operations, technical services, environmental and corporate
- Ability to build relationships both internal and external to the organization, including with technical experts and vendors
- Ability to develop and review mine operating and capital cost estimates
- Strong problem solving, analysis and decision-making skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
What You Bring
Required:
- Minimum B.S. or Engineering degree in Mining
- 7+ years of mine engineering and operations experience
- Strong knowledge of surface mining methods for hard‑rock deposits
- Proficient mine design and scheduling software
- Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. mining regulatory (MSHA) and permitting processes
It’d be great if you also have:
- Experience evaluating and implementing new mining technologies
- Demonstrated team leadership experience
- Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS/ArcView
- Multi-commodity mining experience
- Underground mining experience
- Experience in mine commissioning and start-up
Success Indicators
- Delivery of complete, defensible mine engineering inputs that support ongoing study and design development
- Clear, data‑driven recommendations for mine optimization, design, scheduling, and fleet strategy
- Effective cross‑team collaboration and communication of risks, assumptions, and opportunities
- Contribution to engineering standards, project governance, and overall project performance
Benefits of joining Albemarle
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together. #LI-JH3
Be an essential element to a brighter future.
Benefits of Joining Albemarle
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.
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Job Description
Be an essential element to a brighter future.
We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.
Job Description
We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.
Albemarle is hiring for a Senior Mining Engineer, reporting to the Lead Mining Engineer. The position is located on-site at Kings Mountain Lithium Project in North Carolina. This will include mining engineering functional support through the various study phases, operational readiness, and the execution phase of the project. The role will transition from the study team to the mining operation at project execution or to further studies as required.
What You Will Do
- Contribute to strategic and tactical mine planning activities including pit optimization, mine design, drill and blast design, production scheduling, and trade‑off analyses
- Provide mine engineering support to geotechnical, hydrology, environmental, process, geometallurgical, and waste‑management workstreams
- Evaluate mining methods, equipment strategies, and operational configurations to identify optimal project solutions
- Participate in risk assessments, mine‑plan reviews, and scenario evaluations that guide technical decision‑making
- Maintain continuity of technical work as the project advances from study phases toward execution
- Prepare and review budgets, capital (CAPEX) and operating (OPEX) cost estimates related to mining
- Collaborate with other core departments in the development of their operating budgets and capital projects
- Provide inputs to economic models, including schedules, productivity assumptions, equipment requirements, and labor estimates.
- Contribute to early operational readiness frameworks, including developing standards and procedures
- Conduct mining equipment selection tradeoff studies and work closely with OEMs to deliver fit for purpose equipment on time and ready for work in the Kings Mountain mining project
- Assist with mine‑site layout planning and integration with downstream processing and surface facilities, including infrastructure planning
- Work with environmental, permitting, processing, construction, and planning teams to ensure aligned project development
- Provide mine engineering inputs for regulatory submissions and environmental documentation
- Develop and maintain mine engineering standards, procedures, and best practices supporting safe and productive mining
- Support the preparation of industry compliant reports with mining performance data.
- Monitor the mining performance of the operation against the approved mine plan and corresponding KPIs, and develop continuous improvement initiatives through data diagnostics to promote best in class performance
Competencies - Demonstrated capability with open pit mine design and scheduling software across short-, medium, and long-term horizons with a strategic focus
- Open pit drill and blast design and operations experience
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply inputs for mine engineering
- Strong attention to detail, and ability to think critically and strategically
- Ability to collaborate and influence across different functions, including mining and process operations, technical services, environmental and corporate
- Ability to build relationships both internal and external to the organization, including with technical experts and vendors
- Ability to develop and review mine operating and capital cost estimates
- Strong problem solving, analysis and decision-making skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
What You Bring
Required:
- Minimum B.S. or Engineering degree in Mining
- 7+ years of mine engineering and operations experience
- Strong knowledge of surface mining methods for hard‑rock deposits
- Proficient mine design and scheduling software
- Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. mining regulatory (MSHA) and permitting processes
It’d be great if you also have:
- Experience evaluating and implementing new mining technologies
- Demonstrated team leadership experience
- Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS/ArcView
- Multi-commodity mining experience
- Underground mining experience
- Experience in mine commissioning and start-up
Success Indicators
- Delivery of complete, defensible mine engineering inputs that support ongoing study and design development
- Clear, data‑driven recommendations for mine optimization, design, scheduling, and fleet strategy
- Effective cross‑team collaboration and communication of risks, assumptions, and opportunities
- Contribution to engineering standards, project governance, and overall project performance
Benefits of joining Albemarle
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together. #LI-JH3
Be an essential element to a brighter future.
Benefits of Joining Albemarle
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.
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Senior Level Mining Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level mining engineer job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for engineers who have owned project outcomes end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrated experience leading mine design, production optimization, or ground control programs carries more weight than tenure alone. Candidates who can show they have mentored junior engineers, managed contractor relationships, or driven safety improvements at scale tend to stand out in competitive applicant pools.
Which companies hire senior level mining engineers?
Companies hiring senior level mining engineers right now include Burns & McDonnell and Albemarle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of major mining operators, engineering and project management consultancies, and equipment manufacturers with large field operations teams.
What makes a mining engineer role senior level?
Senior level mining engineer roles are defined by ownership and scope. Engineers at this stage lead technical programs, make final recommendations on mine design or extraction methods, and are accountable for project budgets and timelines. They are expected to mentor mid-level and junior engineers, interface directly with executive stakeholders, and resolve complex technical problems without close supervision.
Which industries hire the most senior level mining engineers?
Senior Level mining engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, capital-intensive extraction and processing programs that require experienced engineers to oversee technical execution and long-term mine planning.