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Mining engineers plan, design, organize and supervise the development of mines, mine facilities, systems and equipment; and prepare and supervise the extraction of metallic or non-metallic minerals and ores from underground or surface mines. Mining engineers are employed by mining companies, consulting engineering companies, manufacturers, government and in educational and research institutions.

• Consulting mining engineer
• Engineer, mineral
• Engineer, mining
• Exploration engineer, mines
• Mine design engineer
• Mine development engineer
• Mine layout engineer
• Mine planning engineer
• Mine production engineer
• Mine safety engineer
• Mine ventilation engineer
• Mineral dressing engineer
• Mineral engineer
• Mines exploration engineer
• Mining engineer

• Conduct preliminary surveys and studies of ore, mineral or coal deposits to assess the economic and environmental feasibility of potential mining operations
• Determine the appropriate means of safely and efficiently mining deposits
• Determine and advise on appropriate drilling and blasting methods for mining, construction or demolition
• Design shafts, ventilation systems, mine services, haulage systems and supporting structures
• Design, develop and implement computer applications such as for mine design, mine modelling, mapping or for monitoring mine conditions
• Plan and design or select mining equipment and machinery and mineral treatment machinery and equipment in collaboration with other engineering specialists
• Plan, organize and supervise the development of mines and mine structures and the operation and maintenance of mines
• Prepare operations and project estimates, schedules and reports
• Implement and co-ordinate mine safety programs
• Supervise and co-ordinate the work of technicians, technologists, survey personnel, and other engineers and scientists.

• A bachelor's degree in mining engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.
• A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
• Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
• Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.
• Supervisory and senior positions in this unit group require experience.