Underground Mining Engineer

Stantec; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 123,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support and mentorship from industry leaders

Growth opportunities and training

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Underground Mining Engineer to join their team. Located in Salt Lake City, the role involves supporting global mining projects while providing expert mine planning and engineering safety solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mining Engineering and at least 4 years of industry experience. Responsibilities include developing mining studies and leading project teams in optimization studies, along with opportunities for professional growth within Stantec.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of various underground hard rock mining methods and mine systems.
• Experience with implementation of new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of underground mining studies.
• Provide expert mine planning support using your operations experience.
• Support due diligence and technical audits.

Skills

Underground hard rock mining methods

Deswik Software Suite

Data presentation (PowerBI, Excel, PowerPoint)

Communication and critical-thinking

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik Mine Planning software

Job description

At our core, we’re a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe. We are leaders in underground hard rock mining engineering and related technology, serving the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world. This is where great ideas and rewarding careers are built.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Mining, Minerals and Metals Practice is seeking an Underground Mining Engineer to join an established team of industry leaders in Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, or Reno. Remote work may be considered. The successful candidate will support global mining projects and help our clients unlock potential by engineering safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions to complex challenges.

A Career With Stantec Offers You

• Support and mentorship from an experienced team of industry leaders
• Growth opportunities and training customized to match your ambitions
• Internal focus groups with like-minded individuals helping you pursue what motivates you
• A collaborative environment working with multi-disciplinary project teams
• Exposure to marquee projects of varying size and complexity across the globe
• Flexible working arrangements promoting work‑life balance
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunities to connect with your community and join other Stantec employees in charitable and social events

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of underground mining studies ranging in level of detail
• Provide expert mine planning support using your operations experience and Deswik Mine Planning software
• Support due diligence and technical audits
• Act as peer reviewer of drawings, specifications, mine planning, and technical reports
• Support the development of capital and operating cost estimates
• Lead project teams performing trade‑off and optimization studies including mine access, material handling, ventilation, and mining methods
• Domestic and international travel may be required, including the possibility of extended stays

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of various underground hard rock mining methods and mine systems
• Caving experience is a plus
• Experience with implementation of new technologies
• Proficiency in Deswik Software Suite (CAD, Sched, IS, SO)
• Proficiency in compiling and presenting data (PowerBI, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and critical‑thinking skills
• Experience working on a team of multiple engineering disciplines
• Be a driver of safety in your project work and onsite
• Promote a positive and collaborative work culture

Education and Experience

• 4+ years of relevant industry experience
• Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent from a recognized post‑secondary institution
• Operations experience in underground hard rock mining is required
• Experience building new projects from the ground up in Deswik mine planning applications is required
• Professional Engineer or SME Registered Member is a plus

Typical office environment working with computers. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and 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.

Pay Range

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $85,000.00 – $123,300.00 annually

Primary Location

United States | AZ | Phoenix

Other Locations

United States | UT | Salt Lake City

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

EEO Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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 Stencie 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.