Underground Mining Engineer

®; Salt Lake City (UT); 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 to execution. You may work on multiple projects and assume increasing responsibility across underground hard rock mining.

You will collaborate with clients, direct mine engineers and technicians, develop access designs, mining methods, development schedules, and prep capital and operating cost estimates, while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Project management experience is an asset.
• Deswik 3D Mine Design software proficiency required.
• Deswik mine scheduling software proficiency required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiar with Mine Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ventilation modelling experience is an asset.
• Backfill systems experience is an asset.
• Rock mechanics experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine engineering efforts across projects of varying size and complexity.
• Work with clients to deliver safe, responsible, and innovative solutions.
• Direct other mine engineers/technicians.
• Prepare mine development and production plans and schedules.
• Estimate performance and support capital and operating costs.
• Lead meetings with clients, external consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, and/or vendors.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Deswik 3D mine design

Deswik mine scheduling

Microsoft Office

Mine health and safety regulations

Ventilation modeling

Backfill systems

Rock mechanics

Education

Mining Engineering Degree

Tools

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

Primary Location: United States | AZ | Phoenix
Other Locations: United States | UT | Salt Lake City
Organization: BC-2308 E&R-US Southwest
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time

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.