Mining & Resources
Mining Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Mining Engineers plan and operate surface and underground mines — extraction, ventilation, ground control, and mine economics across coal, base metals, and battery minerals.
Median Salary
$132k
$95.0k – $187k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
4.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+13%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for mining engineers in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 13% year-on-year increase in Mining Engineer mandates, driven by battery mineral demand, base metals expansion, and the energy transition's appetite for copper, nickel, lithium, and cobalt.
Salary Trend
Mining Engineer compensation typically falls between $95.0k and $187k, with experienced mining engs in the global energy market commanding $187k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
Mining Engineers typically progress to Mine Planner, Mineral Processing Engineer roles, or into mine manager, operations director, and head of technical services tracks at miners and consultancies across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Plan and design mine operations
- •Run mine scheduling and economics
- •Coordinate extraction and processing
- •Drive safety, ventilation, and ground control
Qualifications
- •BSc/MSc mining engineering
- •Surveyor / mine planning software
- •5+ years mining
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Mining Engineer jobs by city
Mining Engineer jobs in Houston
8.8K openings · $156k
Mining Engineer jobs in Dallas
6.5K openings · $150k
Mining Engineer jobs in Midland
6.7K openings · $145k
Mining Engineer jobs in Denver
5.5K openings · $156k
Mining Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
5.0K openings · $139k
Mining Engineer jobs in New Orleans
5.3K openings · $132k
Mining Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
5.0K openings · $139k
Mining Engineer jobs in Calgary
7.8K openings · $156k
Mining Engineer jobs in Edmonton
6.1K openings · $148k
Mining Engineer salary insights
Mining Engineer salary in Houston
$156k
Mining Engineer salary in Dallas
$150k
Mining Engineer salary in Midland
$145k
Mining Engineer salary in Denver
$156k
Mining Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$139k
Mining Engineer salary in New Orleans
$132k
Mining Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$139k
Mining Engineer salary in Calgary
$156k
Mining Engineer salary in Edmonton
$148k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Mining Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Mining Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Mining Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Mining Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Mining Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Mining Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Mining Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Mining Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Mining Engineers
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Mining Engineer in the global energy market is around $132k, typically ranging from $95.0k to $187k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.