Mining Engineer

Line of Business: Service & Support

Pay Range: $95,540.00 – $127,379.99

About Heidelberg Materials

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. We provide the materials to build a more sustainable, digital, and resilient future.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans, including pit shell designs, stripping plans, waste development plans, and reclamation plans

• Prepare geological models and perform resource and reserve estimations

• Develop life-of-mine plans with phased development schedules, milestones, and cost inputs

• Provide design parameters and volume calculations to support capital and acquisition projects

• Collaborate with regional management, geologists, project managers, and engineers to evaluate mineral quantity and quality

• Ensure mine plans align with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company objectives

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of mine planning or mining engineering experience

• Operational experience in mine or plant environments preferred, with the ability to apply planning concepts to real‑world operations

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or ability to obtain within two years

• Proficiency with mine planning and design software (e.g., Carlson/AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Surpac) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for calculations, volume analysis, and data visualization

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, project management, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly

• Working knowledge of mining regulations and safety standards

​ Work Environment

• Primarily based in a corporate office setting with periodic travel to operating sites

• Flexible hybrid work schedule

• Site visits may involve exposure to moving equipment, uneven terrain, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions

• Up to 20% travel within the United States

What We Offer

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.

• Highly competitive benefits programs are offered, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage along with Prescription Drug Benefits.

• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage, as well as Basic Life Insurance.

• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation and 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Female / Veteran /

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.