Entry Level Planning Engineer Jobs
New grad planning engineer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a capstone project can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Energy, and Manufacturing, with employers like PNM, TSMC, and Bot Auto hiring at this level now.
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Responsibilities:
- Perform and/or support mine planning for open pit and sand and gravel operations
- Lead continuous improvement in mine planning through the development and maintenance of standards and best practices
- Working with operations management and other operation services groups to develop short, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans for operations quarries, pits, and mines
- Analyzing geological data and recommend optimal extraction sequences and equipment utilization
- Conducting feasibility studies and economic evaluations to assess the viability of new mining projects
- Monitoring and tracking mining progress, identifying and addressing deviations and recommending reconciliation plans
- Collaborating with operations and operations support teams on the execution of mine plans
- Providing creative solutions for mine planning and site development, as well as cost-effective options for operations management
Requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in mining, geological, or civil engineering
- Have 2+ years of experience in mine planning, preferably for aggregate or industrial mineral mining operations
- Have experience in developing mine plans for surface and underground operations
- Have experience with exploration drilling and geologic interpretation
- Possess or can obtain a professional engineering (PE) or geology (PG) license
Qualifications/Skills:
- Strong commitment to leadership in the Company’s world-class safety culture
- Experience in mine planning utilizing Carlson, GEOVIA, and/or MAPTEK Mining software programs; experience with Carlson preferred
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS applications, and Microsoft Office computer skills
- Knowledge and experience with Stonemont, Plant Flow, and/or Aggflow software a plus
- Experience operating UAVs/drones for mine sites, including conducting site surveys and measuring stockpiles. FAA Part 107 certification and experience with Propeller area
- Superb time management and judgment skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing
- Strong interpersonal skills; self-motivated with the ability to work productively in both individual and group settings
- Through strategic thinking, manage and create easy-to-follow plans to guide site planning and development
- Project management and practical application experience; experience in capital project support and/or management
- Out-of-town travel required
Responsibilities:
- Perform and/or support mine planning for open pit and sand and gravel operations
- Lead continuous improvement in mine planning through the development and maintenance of standards and best practices
- Working with operations management and other operation services groups to develop short, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans for operations quarries, pits, and mines
- Analyzing geological data and recommend optimal extraction sequences and equipment utilization
- Conducting feasibility studies and economic evaluations to assess the viability of new mining projects
- Monitoring and tracking mining progress, identifying and addressing deviations and recommending reconciliation plans
- Collaborating with operations and operations support teams on the execution of mine plans
- Providing creative solutions for mine planning and site development, as well as cost-effective options for operations management
Requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in mining, geological, or civil engineering
- Have 2+ years of experience in mine planning, preferably for aggregate or industrial mineral mining operations
- Have experience in developing mine plans for surface and underground operations
- Have experience with exploration drilling and geologic interpretation
- Possess or can obtain a professional engineering (PE) or geology (PG) license
Qualifications/Skills:
- Strong commitment to leadership in the Company’s world-class safety culture
- Experience in mine planning utilizing Carlson, GEOVIA, and/or MAPTEK Mining software programs; experience with Carlson preferred
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS applications, and Microsoft Office computer skills
- Knowledge and experience with Stonemont, Plant Flow, and/or Aggflow software a plus
- Experience operating UAVs/drones for mine sites, including conducting site surveys and measuring stockpiles. FAA Part 107 certification and experience with Propeller area
- Superb time management and judgment skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing
- Strong interpersonal skills; self-motivated with the ability to work productively in both individual and group settings
- Through strategic thinking, manage and create easy-to-follow plans to guide site planning and development
- Project management and practical application experience; experience in capital project support and/or management
- Out-of-town travel required
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Entry Level Planning Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level planning engineer job?
Focus on internship experience, relevant coursework, and software proficiency in scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can read project schedules, support milestone tracking, and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams. A capstone project, co-op, or even a volunteer coordination role that demonstrates planning fundamentals can give you a meaningful edge over other new graduates.
Which companies hire entry level planning engineers?
Companies hiring entry level planning engineers right now include PNM, TSMC, and Bot Auto, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, the strongest hiring activity tends to come from construction firms, infrastructure contractors, defense primes, and manufacturing operations that run structured new-grad programs or project coordinator pipelines.
Are there remote entry level planning engineer jobs?
Yes, though most postings at this level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on coordination involved. About 17% of entry level planning engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in industries where project tracking and reporting can be done digitally. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate will show you which openings match your preference.
Are these new grad planning engineer jobs?
Yes. The listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior planning engineer roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it mentions an internship, co-op, or relevant coursework as acceptable experience in place of full-time work history, or when it describes structured mentorship or rotational onboarding for early-career hires.
Which industries hire the most entry level planning engineers?
Entry Level planning engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Energy, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive junior hiring because they run large, schedule-intensive projects that require dedicated planning support, giving new graduates defined roles with clear deliverables rather than generalist responsibilities.