Senior Mining Engineer at RE/SPEC Inc.

Reno, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mining Engineering, Mine Planning, Resource Optimization, Operations, Technical Reports, Project Management, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Mine Planning Software, Pit Optimization Software, Production Planning, Scheduling, Programming Skills, Business Development, Economic Evaluation, Equipment Estimation

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Company Description Big challenges need bold thinkers. If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability. At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems. We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Job Description RESPEC seeks an experienced Senior Mining Engineer for our Reno, NV location. The responsibilities for this position include evaluation of resource and reserve models, complete mine pit or stope optimizations, creating open pit or underground designs, waste dump design, haul road design, and advising clients on project development. Additional responsibilities include estimating equipment and personnel requirements, estimating capital and operating costs for projects, project economic evaluation, preparing technical reports, business development and project management. The successful candidate will work with junior engineering staff to manage mining-related projects. Domestic and international travel may be required for visits to client mine sites as well as for client and corporate meetings. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's or master’s degree in mining, geological or civil engineering A minimum of 10 years of experience in mining engineering including mine planning and resource optimization with at least 2 years of experience in operations Registered professional engineer in the US or Canada or ability to obtain upon hire Qualified Person (QP) under SEC S-K 1300 or NI 43-101 reporting standards Experience in mine planning software (e.g., Surpac, Vulcan, Minesched, Deswik, Carlson and GIS) Experience in pit optimization software Production planning and scheduling experience required (preference to Deswik or MineSched) Experience writing and producing technical reports suitable for submission under SEC S-K 1300, NI 43-101 or JORC guidelines Excellent interpersonal and effective oral and written communication skills Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel Preferred: Underground and open pit experience Proficient in programming skills (e.g. TCL, Lisp, Visual Basic, and other programming languages) Project management experience Additional Information Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. The salary range for this position is $120k-$150k. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period. Featured benefits include: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Holidays & Paid Time Off 401(k) & ESOP with company match up to 4% Professional Development & Training Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Discipline: Mining Engineering

Responsibilities

The Senior Mining Engineer will evaluate resource and reserve models, optimize mine pits or stopes, and design open pit or underground layouts. Additional duties include estimating project costs, preparing technical reports, and managing mining-related projects with junior staff.