Lead Underground Mining Engineer - Design & Projects

Stantec; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Underground Mining Engineer to lead mine engineering for studies and projects from concept through execution. You will coordinate with clients, engineers, and technicians on multiple projects, delivering safe, efficient mining solutions.

The role requires 8–10 years in underground hard rock mining, degree in Mining Engineering, and familiarity with Deswik for design and scheduling. Opportunity to grow with a global leader in sustainable mining solutions.

Qualifications

• Mining Engineering Degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in underground hard rock mining.
• Engineering and operations experience at an operating mine considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine engineering efforts across studies and projects of varying size and complexity.
• Direct other mine engineers/technicians to achieve project goals.
• Manage small to mid-size projects with oversight from concept to execution.
• Design mine access, mining methods, development and infrastructure using resource block models.
• Prepare mine development and production plans and schedules.
• Estimate performance productivity and support capital and operating cost preparation.
• Lead client meetings and interface with consultants, contractors, vendors.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control on projects and peers' work.
• Contribute to development of standards and specifications for the mining group.
• Prepare technical reports.

Skills

Project Management

MS Office proficiency

Ventilation modelling

Rock mechanics knowledge

Backfill systems experience

Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Education

Mining Engineering Degree

Tools

Deswik (Mine Design)

Deswik (Mine Scheduling)

MS Office

Job description

Stantec is seeking an Underground Mining Engineer to lead mine engineering for studies and projects from concept through execution. You will coordinate with clients, engineers, and technicians on multiple projects, delivering safe, efficient mining solutions.

The role requires 8–10 years in underground hard rock mining, degree in Mining Engineering, and familiarity with Deswik for design and scheduling. Opportunity to grow with a global leader in sustainable mining solutions.