Senior Mining Consultant

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultant is seeking a Senior Mining Consultant to provide technical guidance on complex mining projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will lead project teams, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and mentor new team members. This position offers opportunities for development while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in mining.
• Preferably with a strong operational background.
• Experience in project coordination and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for complex projects.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control.
• Participate in constructability reviews.
• Lead development of new standards for mining.

Skills

Strong knowledge of industry standards

Technical knowledge in multiple mining methods

Ability to lead project teams

Expertise in mine health and safety regulations

Strong presentation and interview skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Mining Consultant to join the mining team in any of our West or South West office locations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for large projects of high complexity.
• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all mining engineered systems.
• Participates in project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Participates in constructability review.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
• Leads and provides guidance in the development of new standards and specifications for the mining group.
• Review project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.
• Reviews proposals for mining projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong knowledge of industry standards.
• Technical knowledge in multiple underground and surface mining methods.
• Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of projects.
• Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Expertise in mine health and safety regulations.
• Strong presentation and interview skills.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Assists in business development of current and new clients
• Assists in the evaluation and hiring of new team members.
• Willing to mentor and teach your expertise to our mining team.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Preferably with a strong operational background in career.

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.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

Location Information

Primary Location: United States | UT | North Salt Lake
Organization: 2242 E&R-US Northwest-Salt Lake City UT
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 22/01/2026 08:01:40
Req ID: 1003851