The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.

Employment

Major employers:

• Engineering companies
• Metal mines
• Coal mines
• Oil and gas extraction companies

Outlook

Growth for this career will be slower than average. As mining companies look for ways to reduce costs, many companies are contracting engineering firms rather than employing engineers directly.

Openings will occur as mining engineers move to other positions or retire. In addition, there are only a few mining engineering programs, so the number of graduates is small. These low numbers may improve graduates' chances of finding jobs.

(CIS 100133)