Underground Mining Engineer

Stantec; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Denver, CO is seeking an Underground Mining Engineer responsible for leading mine engineering studies from concept to execution. You will manage projects, direct mining engineers and technicians, and interface with clients and contractors.

Ideal candidates have a Mining Engineering degree and 8–10 years of underground hard rock mining experience, with advanced skills in 3D Mine Design (Deswik) and Mine Scheduling software, plus proficiency with MS Office and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Mining Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• 8–10 years of experience in underground hard rock mining.
• Advanced skills with 3D Mine Design software (Deswik).
• Advanced skills with Mine Scheduling Software (Deswik).
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with Mine Health and Safety Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine engineering studies from concept through execution.
• Direct mine engineers/technicians and manage projects.
• Design mine access, mining methods, development, and infrastructure.
• Prepare development and production plans and schedules.
• Estimate productivity and support capital and operating cost budgets.
• Lead client meetings and interface with consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Conduct QA/QC on projects and contribute to standards.
• Prepare technical reports.

Skills

Project management

3D mine design

Mine scheduling

MS Office

Mine health & safety regulations

Ventilation modelling

Backfill systems

Rock mechanics

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Deswik

Mine scheduling software (Deswik)

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

The Underground Mining Engineer will lead mine engineering for mining studies/projects of varying size and complexity, and at various project stages from initial concepts through to execution. This person may be required to work on several projects at a time and take on various levels of responsibility.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work with clients to deliver safe, responsible, and innovative solutions.
• Lead mine engineering efforts, including directing other mine engineers/technicians.
• Manage small to mid-size projects.
• Work with resource block models to design mine access, mining methods, mine development, and mine infrastructure. Prepare mine development and production plans and schedules.
• Estimate performance productivities and support the preparation of capital and operating costs.
• Lead meetings and interface with clients, external consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, and/or vendors.
• Participate in technical reviews.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
• Supports the development of standards and specifications for the mining group.
• Prepare technical reports.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Project Management experience an asset.
• Advanced skills with 3D Mine Design software (Deswik required).
• Advanced skills with Mine Scheduling Software (Deswik required).
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of Products.
• Familiar with Mine Health and Safety Regulations.
• Experience with ventilation modelling an asset.
• Experience with backfill systems is an asset.
• Experience with rock mechanics is an asset.

Education and Experience

• 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.

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 is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range:

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$87,600.00 - $126,900.00 Annually

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.