[Hiring] Senior Mining Engineer @Flatwater Group

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; Master’s degree preferred.
• 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.
• 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).
• Strong MSHA knowledge and field readiness.

Requirements

• Serves as a leadership position within the mining engineer functional category.
• Prepares comprehensive resource and reserve estimates for a variety of solid mineral deposits.
• Develops detailed mine and reclamation plans for undeveloped mineral properties.
• Conducts economic evaluations of solid mineral projects.
• Acts as a primary mining technical representative.
• Assists Indian mineral owners with mineral lease contract negotiations.
• Reviews and evaluates grant proposals from Tribal organizations.
• Monitors assigned grants throughout their full lifecycle.
• Make presentations on mining fundamentals, regulations, and NEPA requirements.
• May be expected to perform supervisory responsibilities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

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.

Company Description

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.