Mining Project Engineer: Feasibility & Design Lead

Stantec; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Chandler, Arizona Mining group seeks a Technical Specialist to perform feasibility studies and detailed engineering for underground and surface mining projects, with a focus on copper processing. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure design quality, safety, and schedule adherence.

The role requires leading engineers and designers, coordinating across disciplines, and maintaining budgets and schedules while traveling to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent knowledge of design codes and safety regulations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience as a Project Engineer on detailed engineering/construction projects.
• Willingness to travel to client sites (~10% travel).
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Work in compliance with Health and Safety rules for Stantec and clients.
• Ensure safety codes and guidelines are met through design and technology.
• Review drawings for safety and constructability issues before client delivery.
• Provide engineering support to meet client needs and incorporate feedback.
• Serve as link between technical execution and project management teams.
• Direct and manage a team of engineers and designers through planning and execution.
• Interface with clients on technical issues and identify value opportunities and risks.
• Maintain and adjust engineering processes, including QA steps like design reviews.
• Own budgets, schedules, and change management in engineering projects.
• Develop proposals based on client RFPs, including hours and deliverables.
• Deliver engineering deliverables on schedule and coordinate multi-disciplinary interfaces.
• Coordinate involvement in procurement and construction work packages.

Skills

Self-starter

Change management

Strong communication

Team leadership

Willingness to travel

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license preferred

Job description

Stantec’s Chandler, Arizona Mining group seeks a Technical Specialist to perform feasibility studies and detailed engineering for underground and surface mining projects, with a focus on copper processing. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure design quality, safety, and schedule adherence.

The role requires leading engineers and designers, coordinating across disciplines, and maintaining budgets and schedules while traveling to client sites as needed.