Mining Engineer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Mining Engineer:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar area of study
  • Past work experience in the mining industry
  • Mechanical ability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent analytical ability
  • Good computer skills
  • Excellent math skills
  • Good management skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Mining Engineer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Mining Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.