Senior Mining Engineer

Requisition ID: 102124 

Job Category: Metals; Mining 

Location: Sudbury, ON, 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.

Our Advisory team combines technical, social, environmental, and business expertise to deliver evidence-based solutions. We help clients unlock the full potential of their assets and organizations to achieve real results faster.

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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.

Base salary range: $130,000 - $160,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

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.