Underground Mining Automation Engineer Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Engineering

Job Description - Underground Mining Automation Engineer (CAL
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Underground Mining Automation Engineer
Worley Consulting Group
Americas

Worley Consulting. Be part of the solution.

Worley Consulting is a global group of consultants, scientists, engineers, and digital experts dedicated to solving the world’s critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges.

We partner with our customers to find solutions that create value over the life of their assets. We implement new technologies to run assets more efficiently, secure and safeguard social license, support local communities, and accelerate the energy transition.

We evaluate options and identify opportunities and risks to support our customers’ decision making. We assist with asset strategy and selection, business case preparation, concept and feasibility studies, technology evaluation, energy strategies and asset operational excellence.

This position supports Worley Consulting’s Autonomous Mining & Technology initiatives by providing high-quality technical solutions, documentation, analytical support, and coordination across Mine Automation & Technology projects, across Canada, the ., and South American clients.

Purpose

The Underground Mining Automation & Autonomous Systems Engineer provides technical engineering expertise and consulting support for automation and autonomous systems in underground mining operations. The role supports clients through technology assessments, frontend studies, system definition, and project execution related to automation‑ and autonomy‑enabled underground mining environments.

This position requires hands‑on underground mining experience with strong understanding of automation, control systems, and digital mining technologies, delivering robust, reliable, secure fit‑for‑purpose solutions that improve safety, reliability, productivity, and operational readiness of underground operations.

This is a full‑time hybrid position based at a Worley office location in Canada or the .

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

Support Mining Automation and Technology Subject Matter Experts across autonomous mining and technology projects.

Create, consolidate, and maintain high-quality technical deliverables including reports, market analysis, presentations, and automation deliverables for the client.

Ensure consistency and alignment of technical content with project requirements and standards.

Analyze and interpret technical information to support decision-making and recommendations.

Support execution of assigned work packages with a high level of independence.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across mining, telecom, mechatronics, digital, automation, and consulting disciplines.

Provide clear and effective written and verbal communication to internal and external stakeholders.

Apply Worley processes, systems, and quality requirements consistently.

Support continuous improvement of documentation workflows and knowledge management practices.

Approximately 25% travel is expected. The role is hybrid and 3 days per week is expected in office when not traveling.

What you will bring

Technical and Industry Experience

Significant experience in mining operations, projects, or consulting, with exposure to automation or autonomous systems.

Practical experience in underground mining environments and projects involving:
Tight integration of equipment automation, safety systems, and infrastructure

Functional safety and fail-safe design

Human–machine interfaces under constrained conditions

Experience implementing underground projects involving:
Control systems + safety integration

Ventilation-on-demand and energy optimization

Instrumentation & real-time monitoring

Functional requirements definition under regulatory constraints

Understanding of Cyber Security Implications of Proposed Solutions

Demonstrated impact in operational improvement, performance optimization, or similar workstreams centered around autonomous and automation.

Hands-on experience with DCS, PLC, and SCADA applications and systems as it applies to underground mining.

Understanding interfaces between mobile equipment,…