Mining Engineer

Rio Tinto • Salt Lake City, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Mining Engineer with strong mine planning and design skills to support underground mine design, scheduling, and production planning. In this role, you’ll contribute to optimizing operations while supporting both near‑term execution and long‑range mine development. This is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of underground mining operations while building experience in project management, business improvement, and long-term planning. You’ll join an open, connected, and global community of technical specialists who use advanced data, tools, and technology to shape the future of mining. We are a world leader in automation and smart mining, and we invest in technical development programs that recognize the unique value and impact of your role, supporting growth through a dedicated technical career path. Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer and working within a collaborative team, you’ll: Prepare mine plans and schedules to support long‑range planning horizons Develop life‑of‑mine designs and support underground development planning Assist with IFC design generation as needed Support stope drilling and production planning activities Participate in ventilation surveys, modeling, and analysis Identify improvement opportunities and support their implementation in partnership with the broader team

Requirements

• A strong commitment to your own safety and the safety of others
• Familiarity with safety systems and a proactive safety mindset
• An undergraduate degree, preferably in Mining Engineering
• Experience with 3D mine design and drafting software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan)
• At least 3 years of experience, preferably in underground metal mining
• Well‑developed analytical and technical skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently, contribute within a team, and build collaborative relationships

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience in underground mining environments
• Intermediate computer skills, including tools such as Excel, Word, and SAP

Responsibilities

• Prepare mine plans and schedules to support long‑range planning horizons
• Develop life‑of‑mine designs and support underground development planning
• Assist with IFC design generation as needed
• Support stope drilling and production planning activities
• Participate in ventilation surveys, modeling, and analysis
• Identify improvement opportunities and support their implementation in partnership with the broader team

Benefits

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Personify Health with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level