Senior Underground Mining Engineer

Senior Mining Engineer ? Underground Aggregate Operations

About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and drive surface quarry and underground mine planning, design, and sequencing to optimize safety, production, and cost efficiency

• Analyze geological data and develop models to support extraction strategies and long-term resource planning

• Drive mine planning and continuous improvement initiatives across drilling, blasting, ventilation, and ground control practices for both underground and surface operations

• Lead investigations into fall-of-ground and other reportable mine incidents, determining root causes, recommending mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and company standards

• Collaborate with operations, safety, maintenance, and environmental teams and liaise with state and federal regulatory agencies (e.g., MSHA) to support safe, efficient production and effective incident response

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor?s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related technical discipline; additional PE or PG certification preferred

• 5+ years of mining engineering experience, including underground operations

• Strong understanding of underground mining engineering principles, planning, and design

• Experience with structural geology, geologic mapping, and mining software/tools preferred

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement

Work Environment

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays