Underground Project Engineer

JDS Group of Companies; Wells; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JDS Group of Companies is seeking an Underground Project Engineer for an interior British Columbia mining project. This site-based role operates on a FIFO schedule with full camp accommodations provided on site.

Responsibilities include coordinating underground development, ventilation, pumping and dewatering systems, electrical distribution, and mine services from planning through commissioning. The role requires collaboration with operations, technical services, contractors, and consultants to

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage underground infrastructure projects from design to delivery.
• Coordinate design, procurement, and construction activities and ensure safety compliance.
• Oversee contractor performance and project controls (scope, schedule, budget, quality).
• Support commissioning activities and handover to operations.
• Collaborate with operations, technical services, contractors, and consultants to meet milestones.

Job description

Underground Project Engineer:

Project: Interior of British Columbia

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Underground Project Engineer to support the planning, execution, and delivery of underground capital infrastructure projects for an Underground Mining Project located in the interior of British Columbia. This site-based position operates on a fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) rotational schedule, with full camp accommodations provided while on site.

Work schedules will be aligned with project and operational requirements. The successful candidate must be flexible and adaptable to varying rotation lengths, including extended site rotations as required to support project milestones and construction activities.

The Underground Project Engineer will support Project Managers in the planning and execution of underground infrastructure projects through design coordination, contractor management, procurement support, construction oversight, project controls, and commissioning activities. The role will work closely with operations, technical services, contractors, and consultants to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Projects may include underground development, ventilation systems, pumping and dewatering infrastructure, electrical distribution, mine services, underground facilities, and other sustaining or growth capital projects. Responsibilities may evolve in alignment with project priorities and development stages.

Promote and adhere to the JDS Way:

• Accept No Mediocrity;
• Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, & Practically;
• True to Our Word;
• Insist on the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability;
• Open & Honest Communication Shared Both Internally and With Customers; and