Mining Engineer - Tijeras, NM Plant

GCC•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This Mining Engineer position is located at GCC's Tijeras, NM plant, just 15 minutes from Albuquerque, NM. Relocation assistance is available. We are seeking a motivated Mining Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering and 0-5 years of mining industry experience. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of mine planning, engineering principles, permitting, regulatory compliance, and project coordination, with the ability to support mining operations through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will assist with mine planning, engineering projects, permitting activities, contractor coordination, and operational improvement efforts while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The successful candidate will help prepare technical reports, cost estimates, and project documentation, support daily mining operations, and contribute to safe, efficient, and sustainable mining practices. Experience with AutoCAD, Carlson, Trimble, GIS, or similar mining and surveying software is preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills are essential. Internship, co-op, or hands-on field experience in mining, aggregates, construction materials, or related industries will be considered valuable. Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certification, Professional Engineer (PE) certification, or the ability to obtain certification is preferred. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, collaborative, eager to learn, and capable of growing into increasing levels of engineering responsibility while supporting the successful operation and long-term development of mining and quarry assets.

Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mining Engineering
0 to 5 years’ experience in mining
Minimum three years’ experience with permitting submittals, compliance and negotiations with local, state and federal regulatory agencies
3+ years project management experience
Proficiency in current AutoCAD and Carlson software, along with other relevant industry software, is required at an intermediate to advanced level
PE or E.I.T. Certification, or ability to obtain within 1 year

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD, Carlson, Trimble, GIS, or similar mining and surveying software is preferred
Internship, co-op, or hands-on field experience in mining, aggregates, construction materials, or related industries will be considered valuable
Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certification, Professional Engineer (PE) certification, or the ability to obtain certification is preferred
Safety-focused, collaborative, eager to learn, and capable of growing into increasing levels of engineering responsibility

Responsibilities

Mine planning
Permitting (local, state & federal)
Construction projects
Site engineering
Assisting mine management in solving engineering and mine planning issues
Ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies
Coordinating mine-related engineering projects, including managing internal project employees, external contractors and support
Supporting Raw Materials Manager in assigned mine planning and processes and additional engineering projects
Inspecting mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment and working conditions
Supporting management in planning and executing successful mine planning, ventilation, roof control, mining advancements (power center, ventilation, & belts), specifying processes and equipment, advancing miner tracking system, shooting sights, and maintaining mine/quarry map
Working with Raw Materials Manager in preparing schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating the mine(s)
Preparing technical reports for use by management and outside engineering
Designing, developing and implementing computer applications using programs such as AutoCAD, Carlson software and Trimble for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions
Supporting safety and “Safety as a Value” by assisting the GCCE management team in the deployment and sustaining of the GCCE Master Safety Plan; timely review of plan and assisting in necessary updates, monitoring, and training
Conducting studies of methods to reduce mining and site costs by utilizing engineering techniques involving design modifications, energy applications, conservation, and best practices management
Assisting in long-term capital expenditure planning for mine, quarries, etc.
Supporting quarry department by monitoring costs and working closely with the Raw Materials Manager to control undesirable cost impacts
Performing other duties, as assigned