Principal Mining Engineer - SME : Job Details

Principal Mining Engineer Requisition Number: 2024-1830-07 S&ME is looking for a motivated and passionate Principal Mining Engineer to join our Geotechnical team in Lexington, Kentucky. Are you ready to contribute your education and knowledge to meaningful projects? Join us at S&ME! As a Principal Mining Engineer, you will assume a pivotal role in guiding and propelling our mining projects from inception to completion, driving innovation, and ensuring top-tier quality, safety, and on-time delivery. Your technical expertise in mining, design, and execution will be critical in solving complex challenges. You'll also play a key role in client relations, ensuring project success and profitability. By mentoring your team and managing each project phase, you'll play a key role in improving efficiency, refining processes, and raising departmental standards. Your Day-to-Day:

Technical review: Oversee technical reviews of Company and Area-level work and develop standard engineering procedures. Proposals: Lead proposals involving unusual size or complexity. Marketing: Manage a network of contacts to identify future work, support marketing staff, and present S&ME capabilities to clients. Training: Mentor and train staff in standard procedures and case studies and participate in technical committee activities. Research/technical organizations: Stay updated on new scientific methods, recommend changes, collaborate with professionals, and participate in technical/trade associations. Communication & Leadership: Communicate with subcontractors and clients, assist in training junior staff, contribute to business development, and support internal policies and practices. What You Bring:
• A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Mining, or a related engineering field
• A minimum of 15 years of professional experience
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Excellent business and technical writing skills, negotiation skills, and computer skills including, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent project management skills Working Conditions and Physical Demands: You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment:
  • Working outdoors in varying weather conditions outside normal business hours, as needed
  • Walking over rough and uneven terrain, maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow
  • Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
  • Traveling out-of-town and possibly overnight for assignments as needed We Are S&ME: For over 50 years, S&ME has been at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering, helping clients overcome their most complex challenges. Our work creates meaningful and lasting positive impacts on communities across the nation. With a team of over 1,000 employee-owners spanning more than 10 states, we believe in fostering a culture of passion, integrity, and hard work. As employee-owners, we are deeply committed to each other's success and the success of S&ME. We prioritize creating an environment where our employees can thrive, both professionally and personally, by placing their well-being, safety, and growth opportunities at the core of everything we do. What We Offer: We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a full suite of options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.
    Competitive Compensation Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401K with Company Matching PTO with Rollover Maternity/Paternity Leave Credential Incentive Program Tuition Reimbursement Company Vehicle with Gas Card for Project-Based Work $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses & More! If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team! This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.