Job DescriptionYour OpportunityStantec's Mining, Minerals and Metals Practice is seeking an Underground Mining Engineer interested in joining an established team of industry leaders in Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, or Reno. Remote work may be considered. The successful candidate will support global mining projects and help our clients unlock potential by engineering safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions to complex challenges. We're a group of forward-thinking professionals defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering pursuit of not only what's next, but also what's best. Join a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make a big impact.
A Career with Stantec Offers You:
- Support and mentorship from an experienced team of industry leaders
- Growth opportunities and training customized to match your ambitions
- Internal focus groups with like-minded individuals helping you pursue what motivates you
- A collaborative environment working with multi-disciplinary project teams
- Exposure to marquee projects of varying size and complexity across the globe
- Flexible working arrangements promoting work-life balance
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Opportunities to connect with your community and join other Stantec employees in charitable and social events
Your Key Responsibilities- Participate the development of underground mining studies ranging in level of detail
- Provide expert mine planning support using your operations experience and Deswik Mine Planning software
- Support due diligence and technical audits
- Act as peer reviewer of drawings, specifications, mine planning, and technical reports
- Support the development of capital and operating cost estimates
- Lead project teams performing trade-off and optimization studies including but not limited to mine access, material handling, ventilation, and mining methods
- Domestic and International travel with the possibility of extended stays may be required.
QualificationsQualifications Your Capabilities and Credentials- Strong understanding of various underground hard rock mining methods and mine systems.
- Caving experience is plus
- Experience with implementation of new technologies
- Proficiency in Deswik Software Suite (CAD, Sched, IS, SO)
- Proficiency in compiling and presenting data (PowerBI, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills
- Experience in working on a team of multiple engineering disciplines
- Be a driver of safety in your project work and onsite
- Promote a positive and collaborative work culture
Education and Experience- 4+ years of relevant industry experience
- Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Operations experience in underground hard rock mining is required
- Experience in building new projects from the ground up in Deswik mine planning applications is required
- Professional Engineer or SME Registered Member is a plus.
Typical office environment working with computers. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
