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Principal Engineer – Underground Mining

@ BBA

Québec, QC · Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC · Montréal, QC · Val-d'Or, QC · Rouyn-Noranda, QC +1

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Overview

BBA is hiring a senior underground mining engineer for its Mining and Geology team to deliver consulting on mine studies, design and business development for base and precious metals clients. The role covers mine design, cost estimation, multidisciplinary project management, mentoring and client relationships.

Responsibilities:

  • Design underground mine infrastructure, ventilation and backfill systems
  • Prepare cost estimates and mining equipment specifications
  • Manage large multidisciplinary engineering projects
  • Support business development and manage client relationships
  • Mentor mining engineering staff

Requirements summary:

  • Senior underground mining engineering experience
  • Established relationships in base and precious metals market
  • Experience with mine studies such as feasibility and NI 43-101 reports
  • Strong business development orientation

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Employer posting date
2026-10-29
First seen by our source
2026-11-04
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Manages peopleYes
Work settingOffice, Client sites, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Fields of studyMining engineering
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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Job description

Your future role on our team

At BBA, our reputation is built on technical expertise, a strong culture of commitment and long-term, trust-based relationships with our clients and partners. We offer flexibility, career-growth opportunities and the chance to make a direct impact on our growth while benefitting from the support of a large organization.

As our mining and metals activities continue to grow, we’re seeking a senior mining engineer to join our outstanding Mining and Geology team. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging projects with our mining team.

In this role, you’ll be an underground mining professional with an interest in both business development and professional practice, and with established client relationships in the base and precious metals mining market. You’re a dynamic, creative and innovative mining engineer committed to delivering high-quality consulting services to a growing client base.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

  • Provide mining engineering and design services for underground mine studies, such as scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, detailed design and NI 43-101 technical reports
  • Coordinate mining engineering projects with the mining team and other engineering disciplines, such as electrical, mechanical, civil/structural and more
  • Prepare and oversee preparation of mining engineering drawings
  • Prepare mining equipment specifications and assist with mining equipment procurement
  • Prepare CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates
  • Manage large, multidisciplinary projects (technical, people and/or commercial)
  • Design mine infrastructures, ventilation systems, backfill systems and mining services
  • Schedule staff assignments within the department
  • Work with other BBA offices for project and task assignments
  • Mentor mining engineering staff
  • Promote cross selling through new and existing clients
  • Actively support business development by attending conferences, participating in direct business development activities and managing strategic client relationships
  • Develop business relationships that will foster repeat business
  • Help promote BBA’s underground mining and metals services, internally and externally
  • Help prepare proposals and assist with the business development process
  • Author and contribute to study reports
  • Preserve BBA’s professional image by ensuring quality services to clients
  • Help develop and implement standard underground work methods
  • Plan, manage and control technical and commercial risks
  • Ensure effective inter-team, inter-departmental and inter-office coordination

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