Senior Mine Hoisting & Shaft Design Engineer

Stantec; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting seeks a Mine Hoisting and Shaft Specialist Design Engineer to lead hoisting and shaft design across large-scale projects with international exposure. The role emphasizes delivering technical solutions, mentoring junior staff, and influencing engineering practices within the hoisting domain.

The position requires a PE license in the USA or eligibility, 10–15 years of experience, and strong leadership in multidisciplinary settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the USA or ability to be licensed within 6 months from hire.
• 10–15 years of experience, with at least 5 years of practical shaft and hoist construction or maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead shaft and hoisting system designs on projects, sometimes multiple smaller projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, clients, contractors and vendors.
• Provide Professional Engineering sign-off on designs for construction in the USA.
• Deliver quality work within scope, budget and schedule.

Skills

Hoisting design

Shaft design

Project leadership

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in USA

Tools

CAD modelling

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stantec Consulting seeks a Mine Hoisting and Shaft Specialist Design Engineer to lead hoisting and shaft design across large-scale projects with international exposure. The role emphasizes delivering technical solutions, mentoring junior staff, and influencing engineering practices within the hoisting domain.

The position requires a PE license in the USA or eligibility, 10–15 years of experience, and strong leadership in multidisciplinary settings.