Principal Mining Engineer (Underground)

• High impact and commercially strategic role
• Tackle the projects that matter. Lead, mentor and help shape the future
• Influence and expand service offerings across a diverse client base

The MEC Approach

We're building careers that last decades. While some companies inflate titles and salaries to attract talent, we focus on sustainable career development. As the mining sector continues to evolve, our people have real expertise that stands up to scrutiny. They become the technical specialists, the peer reviewers, the go-to experts. That's the career we're offering.

Make an impact complex & career-defining projects

Step into a pipeline of work during a period of growth including;

• Open pit to underground transition studies for a precious metals producer.
• Strategic mine planning for a copper mine expansion.
• Due diligence for a global base metals organisation assessing a strategic acquisition.
• Life-of-mine projects offering rare commodity exposure in Australia.

Why consider this role?

Beyond project delivery, you’ll lead from the front — mentoring emerging talent, strengthening client partnerships and contributing to business growth. You’ll work with;

• A broad client base, from junior developers to large mining organisations (400ktpa to >4Mtpa)
• Integrated teams across open pit mining, geology, geotechnical engineering, processing, environmental and permitting
• MEC’s broader management team and technical subject matter experts
• A peer group that understands your technical and strategic challenges

Our Track Record

We’ve worked with more than 20 clients to deliver work which includes: turnaround life of mine planning, mining studies and trade-offs, open pit to underground transition assessments, due diligence and independent project reviews. Our underground services now span;

• 34 mines
• 50+ new projects secured
• 70+ projects completed or continued through repeat work

What Your First Year Could Look Like

• Project 1 (3 months): Life-of-mine underground planning for a tin producer.
• Project 2 (3 months): Underground mine planning for an integrated open pit / underground gold pre-feasibility study.
• Project 3 (5 months): Trade-off studies, conceptual mine planning and pre-feasibility mining engineering for an open pit to underground copper block cave transition.
• Project 4 (1 month): Integrated multi-discipline due diligence for a strategic base metals acquisition

The Perks?

• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Quarterly performance-based bonuses.
• Regular networking and client events, including sundowners.
• Flexible working options to suit commitments outside of work.
• Internal recognition programs including Employee of the Month, service milestones and referral bonuses ($2,500–$10,000).
• AusIMM membership.
• Support to grow your capability and align your work with your expertise and interests.

What You’ll Bring

• 15+ years’ technical experience in underground hard rock mining
• Proven experience leading and delivering long-term mine planning
• Expertise in delivering mining study packages
• Proficiency in Deswik
• Interest in business development
• A hands-on approach to mentoring and leadership
• Willingness to travel to site intermittently
• Full unrestricted working rights in Australia

Apply today, if you want to future proof your career.

If you’d like more information about this role, please contact our People & Culture team (07) 3832 0301 or via ***email_hidden*** and let’s talk!

MEC is sourcing this position directly and won’t be responding to agency queries or unsolicited resumes.