Senior Mining Engineer

Barr Engineering Co.

. Lead and support multidisciplinary teams preparing and delivering scoping studies, preliminary economic assessments, pre-feasibility studies, and feasibility studies for minerals industry clients .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support multidisciplinary teams preparing and delivering scoping studies, preliminary economic assessments, pre-feasibility studies, and feasibility studies for minerals industry clients
Manage the full scope of technical studies, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget
Integrate technical, permitting, and financial analyses to maximize project value
Steer complex studies through clients’ stage-gate processes
Develop and apply study management techniques
Ensure resource alignment based on the level of study
Manage multidisciplinary professionals and project-level scope, schedule, and budget
Conduct effective change management
Serve as Qualified Person or Competent Person on relevant study sections under NI 43-101, SEC S-K 1300, and JORC standards
Coordinate project site reviews as required
Coordinate project meetings, scheduling, budget estimation, and workload estimation
Conduct business development activities to identify and pursue mining study opportunities
Provide training and mentorship to team members
Travel for business development and domestic or international fieldwork as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, metallurgy, geology, or a related minerals industry discipline
Minimum of 10 years of relevant study experience
Solid understanding of technical reporting standards (S-K 1300, NI 43-101, and JORC)
Solid understanding of study project execution, including PEA, PFS, and FS phases
Demonstrated leadership skills in project management and/or project development
Demonstrated project organization and management skills
Experience with cost and financial modeling and CAPEX/OPEX estimation
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng.), Registered Member (SME or MMSA), or similar registration to support role as Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP)
Proficiency in Excel and MS Project or similar scheduling program
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with CAD drawing reviews, such as Adobe or Bluebeam
Familiarity with mine planning/modeling software packages
Current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future
Experience working at mining and/or mineral processing operations is preferred
Relevant experience with EPC/EPCM, mining construction, or successful studies completion is preferred
Business development experience is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accidental death insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
Annual bonus distribution plan
Dividends to shareholders
Annual time and expense allowances
Mentorship program
Internal training opportunities
Paid time off
Holidays
Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff
Paid family leave
Ergonomic analysis and equipment
Personal Protective Equipment allowance
Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
Coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities