Senior Mining Engineer

Requisition ID: 102150 

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 Senior Mining Engineer to support major mining projects across North America and internationally. This role will lead technical mining studies, provide engineering oversight across project phases, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver world-class mining solutions for our clients.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical mining expertise with consulting, project delivery, and client-facing capabilities. Experience in open pit and/or underground operations, mining studies, mine planning, due diligence, and project execution is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership

• Lead and execute mining engineering studies including:

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

• Develop and review:

• Open pit mine designs
• Underground mine designs
• Production schedules
• Mining equipment selection and sizing
• Life-of-Mine (LOM) plans
• Capital and operating cost estimates

• Complete technical evaluations and trade-off studies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and engineering best practices.

Project Delivery

• Serve as Lead Mining Engineer on multidiscipline project teams.
• Coordinate mining engineering deliverables with discipline engineering, geology, geotechnical, metallurgy, infrastructure, environmental, process, and construction teams.
• Support project execution through all project phases.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and technical quality of mining work packages.
• Participate in peer reviews and quality assurance processes.

Client & Business Development

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Present technical findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in proposal development and technical sales support.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and market growth strategies.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and new project pursuits.

Mentorship & Leadership

• Mentor junior and intermediate mining engineers.
• Provide technical coaching and project guidance.
• Support recruitment, resource planning, and team development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

• Professional Registration

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, or eligible for registration

• Experience

• 10+ years of progressive mining engineering experience.
• Experience within consulting, owner/operator, EPCM, or engineering consulting environments.
• Demonstrated experience delivering mining studies and project execution assignments.
• Experience in both open pit and underground operations considered highly advantageous.
• International project experience is an asset.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with:

• Mine planning and optimization
• Production scheduling
• Mining methods selection
• Equipment fleet selection
• Mine cost modelling
• Economic evaluations
• Mineral reserve support work
• Due diligence reviews
• Risk assessments
• NI 43-101 technical studies

• Software experience with one or more of:

• Deswik – our primary mine design tool
• Whittle
• Hexagon
• Power BI and digital mining tools
• Microsoft Suite

Leadership Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong consulting and advisory mindset
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence technical decisions
• Sound commercial judgment
• Strong project management capabilities
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative environment
• Commitment to safety, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability

Preference will be given to candidates who have supported major mining projects from concept through execution and have direct client-facing consulting experience within engineering consulting or EPCM environments.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

• 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.