[Hiring] Senior Mining Engineer @Ho-Chunk, Inc.

Role Description

The Senior Mining Engineer serves in a leadership position within the mining engineering functional area, providing expert technical direction and advisory support for the development of solid minerals. This position involves a broad scope of engineering responsibilities, from formulating exploration strategies to preparing detailed mine and reclamation plans. The Senior Mining Engineer will act as a key technical representative for owners/agency in their dealings with mining companies, contractors, and government agencies. A key function of this role will be the evaluation of grant proposals, such as those under the Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) and monitoring assigned grants throughout their entire lifecycle to support Tribal resource development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mining Engineering or a closely related field (e.g., Geological Engineering); Master’s degree preferred (mining, geotechnical, or mineral economics).
• FE required; PE strongly preferred (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• 6-8 years of progressively responsible experience in mine planning, reserve estimation, and economic evaluation across surface and/or underground operations.
• Demonstrated success in resource and reserve estimation (JORC/NI 43-101/SK-1300 familiar) across multiple commodities (metals, coal, industrial minerals, aggregates).
• Significant experience leading mine design and engineering.
• Reclamation and closure planning expertise.
• Experience representing mineral owners/operators in lease and royalty negotiations.
• Track record of executive-level presentations and clear decision memos for senior stakeholders.
• Supervisory/mentoring experience directing junior engineers/consultants and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Toolset proficiency: Deswik, Vulcan, MineSight/Hexagon, Surpac (or similar).
• Safety & field readiness: strong MSHA knowledge.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of geology, solid mineral deposits, and resource/reserve estimation methods for various deposit types.
• Strong experience with making capital and operating cost estimates and performing economic evaluations of mineral projects.
• Proven ability to prepare detailed mine and reclamation plans.
• Familiarity with commercial software used for reserve estimation and mine planning.
• Excellent presentation skills for communicating complex mining, regulatory, and economic information.
• Ability to provide day-to-day direction of technical work as required by specific work orders.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000
• Comprehensive federal benefits package available to full-time employees, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan participation.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may be expected to perform supervisory responsibilities, reporting to the On-Site Lead and Project Manager.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Travel to and work at remote tribal sites for fieldwork is also required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Normal business hours align with DEMD’s core hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Evening, weekend, or travel-related work may be required to meet project demands.

Travel Requirements

Travel is required to provide support at government or Tribal sites, attend meetings, conduct fieldwork, and perform grant site visits. All travel must be pre-approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and will be reimbursed in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).

Clearance/License Requirements

• Public Trust clearance is required for this position.
• A minimum background investigation (NACI) is required for access to DOI facilities and information systems.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and be insurable under the company insurance program.

Our Values

• Native American Owned & Proud
• Accountable
• Team Focused
• Innovative
• Visionary
• Excellence

AAP/EEO Statement

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.