Chief Mining Engineer
Job Location:
Eureka, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
1 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
29 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us: At i-80 Gold we are committed to establishing Nevadas next leading mid-tier gold producer underpinned by exceptional performance and a people-centered culture where every employee can contribute meaningfully. Our development plan encompasses five gold projects including both open pit and underground minessupported by three processing streams: the refurbishment of an autoclave processing facility construction of a CIL plant and a large-scale heap leach facility. This environment presents a valuable opportunity to expand your skillset and advance your career. For more information about i-80 Gold please visit our website: are weJoin us during this period of rapid growth within a collaborative small team setting with a flat organizational structure guided by our core values:care integrity respect collaboration and : Chief Mining Engineer - Archimedes Underground (Ruby Hill)i-80 Gold Corp is seeking a motivated and proactive individual to fill the position of Senior Mine Engineer for our Archimedes Underground Mine located at the Ruby Hill Site outside of Eureka NV. This position will be a lead technical role for a rapidly developing new mine. The Ruby Hill Site is also host to the companys Mineral Point Open Pit Project and this position will be involved with advancing this project through technical studies. This position may qualify for use of a company vehicle depending on residency location. Company provided housing option based on : Ruby Hill Archimedes UndergroundThe Ruby Hill Site is part of the historic Eureka district with precious and base metal mining dating back to the 1860s. The Archimedes Open Pit was mined by multiple operators from 1997 through 2021 with heap leach recovery continuing today. Archimedes Underground will access over one million ounces of gold resource via portals in the Archimedes pit. Mine development was initiated in September 2025 with first ore expected in min-2026. Production will ramp up through the remainder of 2026 and 2027 to approximately 1800 ore tons per day by the end of 2027. The Mineral Point Open Pit is host to over 5 million ounces of estimated gold resources presently identified and will ultimately become i-80s flagship :Thie role will encompass all aspects of engineering required to development a new underground mine either directly or through managing internal and external resources including:Mine designMine planning and schedulingGeotechnical VentilationAsist the project manager in building a technical team of engineers surveyors and geologists for the mine Build and adapt systems policies and procedures for mine operationsWork with regulatory and other government entities (e.g. MSHA BLM NDEP County City/Town etc.) to advance the projectAssist with budgeting and forecasting for the underground mine in collaboration with site and i-80 managementRepresent i-80 and our commitments to the surrounding communitiesReports to the Archimedes Underground General ManagerOther duties as assignedQualificationsBachelors degree in Mine or Geological Engineering or a related discipline requiredSeven (7) or more years of engineering experience in underground and open pit minesDemonstrated successes working with internal and external technical resourcesApplied experience required using software for mine mapping and modeling such as Deswik Maptek-Vulcan or similar to create mine designs plans and schedulesDemonstrated knowledge of mining and processing operations. This unique position requires an experienced mine engineer who is seeking a highly visible and influential role in a growing in gold and silver mining preferredA self-starter who can be agile and decisive when required with a demonstrated track record of successesProficiency in Microsoft software applications and network platforms Excellent verbal and written communications skillsDemonstrated ability to listenAbility to travel for business purposes primarily in Nevada How to Apply:Interested applicants may go to the Carees page on our website ( for instructions on how to apply. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Chief