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Mining Engineer

Also known as: Mine Engineer, Mineral Engineer, Extraction Engineer, Mine Planning Engineer

AI Impact Score

40/100

AI is improving mine planning optimization, ore grade prediction, and equipment automation. But mine design requires integrating geological uncertainty, safety regulations, environmental constraints, and economic realities in ways that demand experienced engineering judgment.

$70k – $150k

Salary Range

stable

Growth Outlook

7,000

Total Jobs (US)

+2%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Routine production reportingStandard blast design calculationsBasic pit optimization runsEquipment utilization logging

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

Mine plan optimizationGrade control and ore trackingVentilation simulationGeotechnical stability analysis

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Underground safety managementRegulatory compliance oversightCommunity and stakeholder relationsEmergency response planningMulti-disciplinary team leadership