Specialist Mining Engineer (Design)

About the role

Rio Tinto is seeking a Specialist Mining Engineer (Design) to develop, implement and optimise mine designs across all stages of the mining lifecycle for the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea. The role will collaborate with engineering, operations and management teams to deliver safe, efficient and cost‑effective mine layouts, infrastructure plans and operational strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed surface mine designs including pit layouts, haul road networks, waste rock storage facilities and ore stockpiles.
• Provide design input to planning and scheduling teams, integrating geotechnical, hydrological and environmental considerations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare technical reports, drawings and specifications.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and capital planning with accurate design cost estimates.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of open‑pit mining experience, preferably in large‑scale operations.
• Experience working in remote, multicultural environments.
• Fluency in English; French and Chinese are an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency with mine planning tools such as Alastri or Vulcan.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical, hydrology and drill‑and‑blast fundamentals.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and annual cash incentives.
• Career development opportunities and training assistance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness and retirement programmes.
• Generous employee stock ownership plan and family‑friendly leave policies.