Underground Mining Engineer: Lead Design & Scheduling

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

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.