Corporate Mine Planning Engineer

50092 Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. • Full-time • Lake Charles, LA, United States, LA, United States • 5d ago

Line of Business: Service & Support

Pay Range: $95,540.00 – $127,379.99

About Heidelberg Materials

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. We provide the materials to build a more sustainable, digital, and resilient future.

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans, including pit shell designs, stripping plans, waste development plans, and reclamation plans
Prepare geological models and perform resource and reserve estimations
Develop life-of-mine plans with phased development schedules, milestones, and cost inputs
Provide design parameters and volume calculations to support capital and acquisition projects
Collaborate with regional management, geologists, project managers, and engineers to evaluate mineral quantity and quality
Ensure mine plans align with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company objectives

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of mine planning or mining engineering experience
Operational experience in mine or plant environments preferred, with the ability to apply planning concepts to real‑world operations
Professional Engineer (PE) registration or ability to obtain within two years
Proficiency with mine planning and design software (e.g., Carlson/AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Surpac) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for calculations, volume analysis, and data visualization
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, project management, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly
Working knowledge of mining regulations and safety standards

Work Environment

Primarily based in a corporate office setting with periodic travel to operating sites
Flexible hybrid work schedule
Site visits may involve exposure to moving equipment, uneven terrain, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions
Up to 20% travel within the United States

What We Offer

401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
Highly competitive benefits programs are offered, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage along with Prescription Drug Benefits.
Health 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 and 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Female / Veteran /

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.