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Arcosa Lightweight
Mine Planning Engineer
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What they do
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.
$89,100 / year median in Texas
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Arcosa Construction Products Group contains multiple business units that support three product segments in the Aggregates, Specialty Materials and Construction Site Support markets. Job Summary Arcosa Materials is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer based out of our Arlington, TX office to support all business units within the Construction Products Group. This role is critical in developing and optimizing mine plans to support efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable extraction of sand, gravel, and crushed stone mineral resources for construction materials markets. The ideal candidate will have an advanced understanding of surface mining operations and a passion for turning data into actionable mine planning strategies. Day to Day A strong commitment to a behavior-based safety culture, community, and environmental stewardship Provide expert engineering principles to develop annualized life of mine plans for surface mine production in consideration of mineral resource availability, operational constraints, and business objectives Deliver optimized design schedules for full life of mine cycle including stripping, mineral resource extraction, haulage, waste disposal, and reclamation. Update plans based on production requirements, changing market conditions, and business goals Work closely with geologists to interpret drilling and subsurface data, mineral resource models, and support mineral reserve estimates for compliance reporting Collaborate with operations and operations support teams on the execution of mine plans Prepare and distribute proper documentation, maps, and schedules to production teams and leadership Develop workflows and solutions for reconciliation to ensure planning efforts align with execution Utilize common mine planning software (e.g., Deswick, Vulcan, Carlson). Support GIS integration and data management as needed Ensure all planning work complies with relevant environmental, safety, and permitting standards. Support applications, reports, and inspections as needed Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations to assess the viability of new mining projects Identify and recommend continuous improvements in planning processes, mine design, and operational efficiency to achieve maximum resource utilization at minimum operational cost About You Bachelors degree in Mine Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Civil Engineering (with mining focus) 5+ years of experience in mine planning and optimization for surface operations. Demonstrated proficiency in mine planning, GIS, and other relevant software (e.g., Deswick, Vulcan, AutoCAD, Carlson, ArcGIS, or equivalent) Strong analytical, spatial, and creative problem-solving skills Ability to clearly communicate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical teams Understanding surface mine safety regulations and environmental compliance