Mining engineer

Requisition ID: 102151

Job Category: Metals; Mining

Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

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Requisition Overview

Join Hatch, a global multidisciplinary consultancy with more than 65 years of experience delivering innovative solutions across mining, energy, and infrastructure. As an employee-owned organization operating in more than 150 countries, Hatch brings together technical expertise, sustainability leadership, and project delivery excellence to solve some of the world's toughest challenges.

We are seeking a Junior / Intermediate Mining Engineer to support major mining projects across North America and internationally. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced mining engineers and multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical, safe, and technically sound mining solutions.

This position provides an opportunity to build experience across multiple stages of project development, including conceptual and scoping studies, Preliminary Economic Assessments (PEA), Prefeasibility Studies (PFS), Feasibility Studies (FS), and detailed engineering assignments.

Responsibilities

Support mining engineering studies, including:

• Conceptual and Scoping Studies
• Preliminary Economic Assessments (PEA)
• Prefeasibility Studies (PFS)
• Feasibility Studies (FS)
• Detailed Engineering

Assist with the development and evaluation of:

• Open pit and/or underground mine designs
• Mine development layouts
• Production schedules
• Mining methods and sequences
• Mining equipment selection and fleet sizing
• Life-of-Mine (LOM) plans
• Material movement and production profiles
• Capital and operating cost estimates

Perform engineering calculations, data analysis, and technical evaluations. Support mining trade-off and option studies. Assist with development of mine planning assumptions, design criteria, and engineering documentation. Conduct technical research and benchmarking in support of project studies. Prepare technical drawings, figures, tables, presentations, and report sections. Apply relevant engineering standards, safety requirements, and industry best practices to assigned work.

Project Delivery

Work as part of multidisciplinary project teams supporting mining studies and engineering assignments. Coordinate assigned work with mining, geology, geotechnical, metallurgy, infrastructure, process, environmental, and other engineering disciplines. Complete assigned engineering tasks in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements. Participate in internal technical reviews, design reviews, and quality assurance processes. Maintain calculations, assumptions, design files, and supporting documentation in accordance with project requirements. Participate in project meetings and communicate progress on assigned tasks. Support site visits, data collection, field investigations, and operational reviews as required.

Client & Business Development

Assist with the preparation of technical proposals, presentations, and project documentation. Participate in client and project meetings alongside senior team members. Support preparation and presentation of technical findings. Develop effective professional communication skills within a consulting environment. Build an understanding of client objectives, project requirements, and the commercial aspects of engineering consulting.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related engineering discipline. Recent graduates with relevant mining co-op, internship, or project experience are encouraged to apply.

Professional Registration

Candidates working toward a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation are preferred.

Experience

Approximately 0–8 years of mining engineering experience, depending on the level of the position. Experience gained through mining operations, engineering consulting, EPCM, internships, or co-op assignments is considered an asset. Exposure to underground and/or open pit mining is desirable. Previous involvement in mine planning, mine design, scheduling, engineering studies, or cost estimating is considered an asset. Consulting or multidisciplinary project experience is advantageous but not required.

Technical Skills

Candidates should have knowledge of, or an interest in developing capability in:

• Mine planning and design
• Production scheduling
• Underground and/or open pit mining methods
• Mine development and production sequencing
• Equipment selection and fleet sizing
• Mine production calculations
• Capital and operating cost estimating
• Mine cost modelling
• Technical and economic trade-off evaluations
• Engineering data analysis
• Technical report preparation
• Mining risk and opportunity assessments
• NI 43-101 technical studies

Experience with, or demonstrated ability to learn, the following software is considered an asset:

• Deswik – our primary mine design tool
• Whittle
• Hexagon
• Power BI and digital mining tools
• Strong Excel and general data-management capabilities are desirable.
• Microsoft Suite

Core Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Sound understanding of fundamental mining engineering principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality engineering work.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks.
• Initiative and willingness to take increasing responsibility as experience develops.
• Openness to technical review, coaching, and feedback.
• Commitment to professional development and progression toward P.Eng. designation.
• Commitment to safety, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.
• Willingness to travel to project and mine sites when required.

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a strong interest in developing a career in mining consulting and project engineering and who are motivated to gain exposure to different mining methods, commodities, project stages, and technical challenges.

Why join us?

Work with great people to make a difference. Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions. Top employer.

What we offer you?

Flexible work environment. Long term career development. Think globally, work locally.

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.