Principal Mining Engineer (Underground)

AI Job Summary

Minimum 15 years’ experience in underground mining with strong technical and practical focus.

Experience completing advanced underground analysis and studies across pre-feasibility, feasibility, and operations.

Proven consulting and project management experience, including managing assignments across disciplines.

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Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Principal Consultant

Description

AMC Consultants (AMC) is now part of AFRY, bringing together AMC’s specialist mining consultancy expertise with AFRY’s global engineering, project delivery, and sustainability capabilities. This creates a unified global team delivering innovative, data-driven solutions across the full mining lifecycle.

With over 40 years of Mining & Metals experience, 35+ countries of operation, 2,000+ specialists, and ~15,000 reference projects, we support clients to improve performance, resilience, and sustainability from exploration through to operations and closure. Together with AMC’s “Mine Smarter” approach, we combine technical excellence, analytics, and engineering delivery to unlock value at every stage of a project.

For those who join us, this is an opportunity to work in a globally connected, collaborative environment where your expertise directly shapes real mining outcomes. We are seeking curious, capable, and value-driven people who thrive on solving complex problems and working as part of a high-performing team.

Our values and culture define who we are: we put people first, foster a collaborative and supportive environment, pursue bold innovation, and maintain a strong commitment to technical excellence. Everything we do is grounded in trust, built on integrity and respect, and focused on delivering lasting impact.

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Position: Principal Mining Engineer

Location: Australian office

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Principal Mining Engineer to join our Underground team in any of our Australian offices, in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth. You will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results to AMC clients.

To ensure technical delivery of projects, including risk and quality management. The candidate should have experience in the completion of advanced underground analysis, development of technical documents (reports) for key clients throughout various project execution phases (pre-feasibility, feasibility, mine operations, site assessment, closure). The candidate will demonstrate credible professional levels of work output, maintain, build, and further develop client relationships as part of project delivery and business development. The candidate should have experience in managing and executing underground projects in diverse mining environments.

AMC’s underground team cover a broad spectrum of services creating a varied and interesting array of projects to work on. Services include technical mining studies (spanning scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility), life of mine planning, Ore Reserve estimation, due diligence, cost estimation, reporting to JORC, NI 43-101 and similar industry codes.

What We Offer

Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements that help you thrive.

Competitive compensation: A bonus scheme that rewards your achievements.

Mentorship: Learn from experienced mining industry professionals.

Exciting projects: Engage with leading mining companies on innovative and diverse projects.

Comprehensive benefits: Generous insurance packages including life insurance and salary continuance.

Professional development: Reimbursement for tertiary education and further study opportunities.

Salary:

The salary package offered for this position will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

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Skills and Competencies:

Core functions

Contribute strong technical expertise across a range of underground mining methods and environments

Provide consulting support and practical engineering solutions

Project manage assignments across disciplines when necessary

Mentor junior team members and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Deliver high-quality reports, presentations and project documentation

Support company-wide project management activities and uphold AMC’s values and standards

Competencies

Proven consulting experience with solid analytics, integrative, and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication, including high-quality report writing

Excellent interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach

Demonstrated project management skills

Ability to work independently, take initiative, and support team development

Open to new ideas, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement

Proficient in relevant mining software and general computer applications

Qualifications and experience

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in mining engineering

Minimum 15 years’ experience in underground mining with a strong technical and practical focus

Demonstrated capacity to work independently, coupled with strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

Commitment to high ethical standards and professionalism, with values aligned to those of AMC.

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