What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surface Mining Engineer position at Walker Lovell?
Job Title: Surface Mine Engineer
Experience: 2-4 Years
Location: Alabama
Travel: Site-based
Compensation: Strong base salary with performance-linked bonus
What's in it for you
Ready to step beyond supporting the operation and become a key engineering voice on site? This is an opportunity to build your technical expertise while working alongside experienced mine leaders on an established surface operation where your ideas and decisions will make a visible impact.
Package & Benefits
A strong base salary with performance-linked bonus, reflecting your contribution to operational success.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Relocation assistance where applicable
- Clear career progression into senior technical or operational leadership
Why this business
Join a well-established mining business with a long-term commitment to its operations and continued investment in people, equipment and mine development. Engineers are trusted to contribute ideas, solve real operational challenges and work closely with site leadership to improve safety, productivity and mine performance.
What you'll be doing
- Develop short and long-term mine plans that support safe, efficient production
- Design drill and blast patterns to improve operational performance
- Monitor pit conditions, slope stability and geotechnical performance
- Partner with operations and maintenance teams to deliver practical engineering solutions
What you'll bring
- 2-4 years' experience in surface mining engineering
- Experience with mine planning and exposure to drill and blast activities
- Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology or a related discipline
- Strong analytical skills with the confidence to work closely with operations
Who this suits
You're looking for the next step in your mining engineering career and want genuine responsibility rather than simply supporting from the sidelines. You enjoy solving technical challenges, being visible in the field and seeing the direct impact of your work on mine performance.
Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.