Posted 10 months ago
Senior Mining Engineer
@ RE/SPEC Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
RE/SPEC Inc. is hiring a Senior Mining Engineer for its Vancouver, BC location to lead mine planning, resource optimization and project development for clients. The role covers pit and stope design, cost and economic evaluation, technical reporting and management of junior engineers, with domestic and international travel to client sites. The posting lists a salary range of $120k-$150k and a benefits package including ESOP participation.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate resource and reserve models and complete mine optimizations
- Create open pit and underground designs, waste dump and haul road designs
- Estimate equipment, personnel, capital and operating costs
- Prepare technical reports and advise clients on project development
- Manage mining projects and work with junior engineering staff
Requirements summary:
- Engineering degree in mining, geology or civil engineering
- Minimum 10 years of mining engineering experience, 2 in operations
- Registered professional engineer and Qualified Person under SEC S-K 1300 or NI 43-101
- Experience with mine planning and pit optimization software
- Production planning and scheduling experience, Deswik or MineSched preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Qualified Person (QP) under SEC S-K 1300, Qualified Person under NI 43-101 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Wellness, Paid training |
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Full company description
In a world where one superhero can handle almost any problem, our entire team of award-winning technology experts is on a mission to make your business better. With extra vision to see solutions that others can’t and vast knowledge to bridge the gaps that others don’t, we’re transformers with the know-how to solve the world’s hardest problems. At RESPEC, we thrive on technology and making our clients successful. This is why we do what we do. From the depths of a cavern to the heights of a volcano, from an antiquated computer system to a business in dire need of re-engineering, our technical and business experts find solutions for extreme situations... like the time we cleansed and migrated 100 million rows of legacy data or the time we protected Mt. Rushmore. Know-How is Everything. We use our resourcefulness and vast experience to solve problems. It’s called know-how. And when you have it, problems aren’t problems at all. Know-how defines the core of who we are. It is how our clients see us. Know-how speaks to ingenuity, aptitude, and skill—it is not merely knowledge; it is knowledge on how to get things done. Imagine having access to a think tank with hundreds of diversely talented engineers, scientists, programmers, and developers under one roof—that’s RESPEC. Each team member is highly trained and skilled in understanding and applying the laws of a specific universe to solve any kind of problem. That’s why we have to talk about our team in terms of superheroes.
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- 725
- Reported office locations
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- Business categories
- Management Consulting
- Other recorded names
- RE/SPEC Inc.
- RESPEC
- Specialties
- Mining & Energy
- Water and Natural Resources
- Information Technologies
- Materials Testing Laboratory
- Irrigation Planning and Management
- Groundwater Modeling
- Water Quality and Quantity Modeling
- Geomechanics
- Instrumentation and Field Services
- and Blasting
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- 0
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In a world where one superhero can handle almost any problem, our entire team of award-winning technology experts is on a mission to make your business better. With extra vision to see solutions that others can’t and vast knowledge to bridge the gaps that others don’t, we’re transformers with the know-how to solve the world’s hardest problems. At RESPEC, we thrive on technology and making our clients successful…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Rapid City, SD |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Mining & EnergyWater and Natural ResourcesInformation TechnologiesMaterials Testing LaboratoryIrrigation Planning and ManagementGroundwater ModelingWater Quality and Quantity ModelingGeomechanicsInstrumentation and Field Servicesand Blasting |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Company Description
Big challenges need bold thinkers.
If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.
We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.
Job Description
RESPEC seeks an experienced Senior Mining Engineer for our Vancouver, BC location.
The responsibilities for this position include evaluation of resource and reserve models, complete mine pit or stope optimizations, creating open pit or underground designs, waste dump design, haul road design, and advising clients on project development. Additional responsibilities include estimating equipment and personnel requirements, estimating capital and operating costs for projects, project economic evaluation, preparing technical reports, business development and project management. The successful candidate will work with junior engineering staff to manage mining-related projects. Domestic and international travel may be required for visits to client mine sites as well as for client and corporate meetings.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in mining, geological or civil engineering
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in mining engineering including mine planning and resource optimization with at least 2 years of experience in operations
- Registered professional engineer in the US or Canada or ability to obtain upon hire
- Qualified Person (QP) under SEC S-K 1300 or NI 43-101 reporting standards
- Experience in mine planning software (e.g., Surpac, Vulcan, Minesched, Deswik, Carlson and GIS)
- Experience in pit optimization software
- Production planning and scheduling experience required (preference to Deswik or MineSched)
- Experience writing and producing technical reports suitable for submission under SEC S-K 1300, NI 43-101 or JORC guidelines
- Excellent interpersonal and effective oral and written communication skills
- Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel
Preferred:
- Underground and open pit experience
- Proficient in programming skills (e.g. TCL, Lisp, Visual Basic, and other programming languages)
- Project management experience
Additional Information
Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. The salary range for this position is $120k-$150k. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
Featured benefits include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Holidays & Paid Time Off
- 401(k) & ESOP with company match up to 4%
- Professional Development & Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
RESPEC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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