Mining Engineer (Early Career)

SLR Consulting • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • $65,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SLR Consulting (Americas) is hiring an early-career Mining Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering projects across mining, mineral processing, backfill, geotechnical, and infrastructure. The role provides broad exposure to technical disciplines and project stages, from early-stage studies and laboratory testing through detailed engineering and project execution. The engineer will work across multiple project teams with experienced engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, gaining experience with different commodities, mining methods, and operational challenges through office work, site visits, field investigations, and laboratory activities.

The position involves supporting surface and underground mine planning and design, preparing engineering and study deliverables, and contributing to mining studies at various stages. The engineer will also collaborate on projects involving processing, backfill, material handling, infrastructure, and waste facilities, and support project execution through coordination, client interaction, proposals, scheduling, budgeting, and presentations. Assignments and responsibilities will evolve as experience develops, with early ownership of technical work supported by mentorship.

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid flexibility where project requirements permit. Travel to operating mines and development projects may be required. SLR offers a stated salary range of $65,000–$85,000, with final compensation based on factors including education, designation, experience, internal parity, and location. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package, vacation, wellness initiatives, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement, including progression toward PE licensure and future QP responsibilities.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or actively working toward Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status.
• 1–5 years of relevant mining engineering experience, including internships, co-op placements, or industry experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with mining software, engineering design tools, drafting software, or process simulation software.
• Interest in obtaining Professional Engineer (PE) licensure and developing the experience required to qualify as a Qualified Person (QP) under applicable reporting standards.
• Initiative and a self-starter mentality; curiosity, resourcefulness, eagerness to learn, a problem-solving approach, ownership of work, and sound judgment about when to seek guidance and collaborate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly to clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support mine planning and design for surface and underground operations, including mine design, production scheduling, haulage analysis, equipment selection, and operational evaluations.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering drawings, economic analyses, cost estimates, and study deliverables for mine development, operations, and permitting activities.
• Participate in mining studies and engineering projects ranging from preliminary economic assessments (PEAs) and prefeasibility studies (PFSs) through feasibility studies (FSs), detailed engineering, and project execution.
• Collaborate on projects involving mineral processing, backfill systems, crushing and conveying systems, material handling, mine infrastructure, waste facilities, and other mining-related systems.
• Support project execution through client interaction, site visits, project coordination, proposal development, scheduling, budgeting, and technical presentations.
• Work on multiple projects involving different commodities, mining methods, operational challenges, and project development stages.
• Take ownership of technical assignments with guidance and mentorship from experienced engineers and industry professionals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Vacation
• Wellness initiatives
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Direct mentorship from experienced Professional Engineers, Qualified Persons, and technical specialists
• Opportunities to progress toward PE licensure and future QP responsibilities
• Hands-on learning through mine site visits, field investigations, laboratory testing, and involvement in engineering studies
• Hybrid work flexibility where project requirements permit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level