Senior Mining Engineer
About The Position
Arcosa Aggregates is seeking a results-driven Senior Mining Engineer to join our Arlington, TX office and serve as a strategic resource across our aggregate operations. This role is ideal for an engineer passionate about plant optimization, land use planning, and continuous improvement in aggregate operations. You'll collaborate with plant managers, environmental teams, and leadership to enhance operational efficiency, maximize deposit utilization, and support long-term mine planning in open-pit aggregate and sand and gravel operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mining, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in aggregate operations, including plant design and equipment optimization
- Proficient in AggFlow and aggregate processing systems (crushers, screens, conveyors, water systems)
- Skilled in interpreting mining permits and land use regulations
- Strong analytical mindset with a practical approach to problem-solving
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
- Financial acumen with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities
- A strong commitment to a behavior-based safety culture, community engagement, and environmental stewardship
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS tools, Vulcan, Carlson, ArcGIS, or equivalent software
- Advanced knowledge of aggregate flow modeling tools (AggFlow or similar)
- Strong written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Comfortable working in both field and office environments
Nice To Haves
- Prior plant management experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine AggFlow models in partnership with plant management
- Assess plant flow and equipment configurations to improve throughput and efficiency
- Collaborate with site managers to identify performance gaps and implement solutions
- Serve as a resource in evaluating plant layouts and structural modifications
- Assist operations in evaluating overall mobile fleet performance and optimization
- Analyze KPI data to uncover operational inefficiencies and financial opportunities
- Interpret plant performance trends and translate insights into actionable strategies
- Facilitate cross-functional discussions to align engineering solutions with business goals
- Plan, schedule, and manage engineering projects (civil and mechanical)
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors
- Compile and analyze property boundaries, zoning, setbacks, easements, and permits
- Create live site maps to visualize operational constraints and guide development
- Support environmental and land teams in crafting compliant and optimized land use plans
- Calculate cut/fill and mass balance of earth-moving projects
- Basic hydrology; pipe, channel, and pump design
- Survey experience with total station and integration with drone use and ArcGIS
- Erosion and sediment control design
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401k with Employer Match
- 11 paid Company holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Discount Programs
- Professional Training and Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities - We like to promote from within!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Machinery Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
