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Structural Engineer - Mining
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A Mining Engineer researches mines and designs mining operations for the efficient extraction of minerals such as metals and coal. Uses knowledge of geology and engineering to determine sites to be mined, and develops plans to extract minerals effectively. May specialize in one type of mineral or material. May inspect and monitor mines for the safety and health of miners.
$114,849 / year median in Colorado
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Structural Engineer IV Englewood, Colorado | $115,000 to $157,000 per year An engineering firm serving the mining industry is seeking a Structural Engineer IV to perform structural analysis and design for mining and bulk material handling projects. This role covers structural design, code compliance, and detailing for systems such as conveyors, crushers, screens, tanks, and pipe supports. The position also includes reviewing the work of other structural engineers and mentoring engineering interns and early career staff. Schedule Full time, office based, with occasional evening or weekend meetings. Domestic and international travel may be required for projects. Compensation $115,000 to $157,000 per year, based on experience. What You'll Do The Structural Engineer IV will be responsible for the structural design, design criteria, and code compliance of entire structural systems and projects in the mining and bulk material handling space. This includes assisting with initial structural layouts and beam sizing, supporting material takeoff estimates for proposals, and communicating structural information such as member sizes, connections, and welds to other teams for project drawings and specifications. The role covers structural analysis and design of steel supports for conveyors, crushers, screens, tanks, pipes, and other equipment, along with their foundations, and requires preparing design criteria that account for all relevant loads on the structure. This person will prepare 2D and 3D structural drawings in CAD software, develop material takeoffs and bills of material, and review vendor documents for structural components. In a supervisory capacity, this engineer will review the designs of other structural engineers for code and specification compliance, advise on initial structural layouts across disciplines, and mentor structural engineering interns and early career engineers. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university Six or more years of related structural engineering experience Developed understanding of relevant steel codes and building codes Experience preparing 2D and 3D structural drawings using CAD software Experience with design software such as RISA-3D or similar Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (P.E.) license Master's degree from an accredited college or university Knowledge of the mining and/or bulk material handling industries Experience with AutoCAD, Advance Steel, or SolidWorks Compensation and Benefits $115,000 to $157,000 per year, based on experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) Paid time off To apply, submit your resume for consideration.