Senior Mining Engineer

The role – what you’ll do

Barr is seeking a senior mining engineer to join our engineering and design team. In this hybrid role, you will lead and support multidisciplinary teams preparing and delivering scoping studies, preliminary economic assessments (PEA), pre-feasibility studies (PFS), and feasibility studies (FS) for Barr’s minerals industry clients.

This role is responsible for managing the full scope of technical studies, confirming work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget, while integrating technical, permitting, and financial analyses to maximize project value. This role will help ensure planning, preparation, and delivery are consistent and meet varying client needs. You will have the opportunity to successfully steer complex studies through our clients’ stage-gate processes, develop and apply robust study management techniques, and lead a multidisciplinary team across multiple offices.

Your impact – key responsibilities

• Technical expertise: best ensure alignment of resources based on level of study.
• Project management: manage a multidisciplinary team of professionals, manage project-level scope, schedule, and budget; conduct effective change management.
• Professional responsibility: serve as the Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) on relevant sections of studies published under the standards of Canadian National Instrument 43-101, United States SEC S-K 1300, and Australasian JORC.
• Field support: coordinate project site reviews as required based on level of study.
• Administrative: coordinate and manage project administrative activities including meetings, scheduling, budget estimation, and workload estimation.
• Business development: conduct business development activities as a key member of a doer-seller team to identify and pursue potential mining studies opportunities.
• Mentorship: provide support through training and mentorship for other team members to develop their technical and study management skills.

About the opportunity

• Hybrid or remote: a hybrid or remote work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office; a remote arrangement refers to working primarily from a home office. This position can be based out of any of Barr's offices. Remote arrangements will be considered based on candidate qualifications, local regulations, and Barr’s needs.
• Travel expectation: up to 20 percent for business development activities and domestic or international fieldwork, depending on project needs.
• Work environment: ability to work in locations that have rough terrain typical of exploration areas and construction sites with limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of minerals industry facilities.

About you – required core competencies

• Education: bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, metallurgy, geology, or a related minerals industry discipline
• Experience: minimum of 10 years of relevant study experience
  • Solid understanding of technical reporting standards (S- K1300, NI 43-101, and JORC)
  • Solid understanding of study project execution, including project development phases (PEA, PFS, FS)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in project management and/or project development
  • Demonstrated project organization and management skills
  • Experience with cost and financial modeling and CAPEX/OPEX estimation
  • Experience working at mining and/or mineral processing operations is preferred
  • Relevant experience with EPC/EPCM, mining construction, or successful studies completion is preferred
  • Business development experience (such as lead finding for new projects) is preferred
• Licenses/certifications: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng.), Registered Member (SME or MMSA), or similar registration to support role as Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP)
• Software: proficiency in Excel and MS Project (or similar scheduling program); basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with CAD drawing reviews (such as Adobe or Bluebeam); familiarity with various mine planning and modelling software packages
• Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without the need for sponsorship by Barr Ltd., now or in the future

Compensation: anticipated range of $130,000–$148,000 CAD annually. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.

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About us - why choose Barr

At Barr, you'll join a community of engineers, scientists, and professionals who will help you achieve your ambitions and build a meaningful, rewarding career. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients who value Barr's tailored solutions and commitment to exceptional service.

As part of our employee-owned firm, you'll contribute to a culture of commitment and camaraderie where staff can thrive as professionals. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and believe an inclusive workplace is critical to our success.

To learn more about Barr's culture and values, visit: https://www.barr.com/Careers/Our-culture