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Engineer III - Mining

Westmoreland Mining LLC
Posted a month ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Beulah, ND 58523, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position seeks a subject matter expert in engineering with a focus on mining design and analysis, requiring a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
  • The role involves field surveying, designing mine plans, and managing projects using software such as AutoCAD and Carlson Mining.
  • Supervisory responsibilities may be part of the job, along with conducting surveys and studies for mine systems.
  • The typical salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the expertise and experience required.
  • The position is based on-site at the Beulah Mine Site in North Dakota, with occasional travel and on-call duties.

Position Summary

Subject matter expert who applies standard engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, or assemblies. Provide mining engineering and design services for mine studies (scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, and detailed design), development, and construction projects.

 

Supervisor Responsibilities

This position may have supervisory responsibilities over other employees. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Complete any required field surveying utilizing industry standard tools (GPS, Drone, etc.).
  • Design, develop, and mine plans, visits systems in the field and manages projects. Applies engineering techniques and analyses within the scope of the assignment.
  • Ability to utilize AutoCAD, Carlson Mining, Minex and/or similar software packages. Prepare monthly forecast and analysis information.
  • Perform investigations, calculations and sketches necessary to complete planning studies, finished designs and construction specifications on less complex projects.  
  • Conducts surveys and studies topology to design mines, support or ventilation systems, drill sites or blast patterns.
  • Perform related work as required.

 

Typical Physical Demands 

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching.  Requires constant data input for extended periods of time without leaving the work area. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports. Requires mobility sufficient to travel.

 

Typical Working Conditions

Normal office environment and typical weather conditions. Occasional evening or weekend work. Occasional offsite travel may be necessary depending on assigned duties.  Working on-call, nights and weekends may occasionally be required on an as needed basis.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
  • Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

 

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

  • EIT/FE certification required.
  • Professional Engineer License preferred.

 

Skills/Competencies

  • Highly Organized.
  • Problem solving.
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
  • Attention to Detail.

 

Location

This role is an on-site position with a primary location at the Beulah Mine Site in North Dakota.

 

Revised: February 2026

 

* The Company retains the discretion to add to or change duties of the position at any time.

 




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