Underground Mining Engineer: Lead Safe, Efficient Projects

Stantec; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in the United States is seeking an Underground Mining Engineer to lead mine engineering for studies and projects of varying size and complexity—from concept through execution. You may work on multiple projects and assume increasing responsibility.

You will collaborate with clients, engineers, and contractors to design mine access, development, production plans, and capital/operating cost estimates, while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine engineering efforts, including directing other mine engineers/technicians.
• Work with resource block models to design mine access, mining methods, development, and 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 vendors.
• Participate in technical reviews.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and peers’ projects.
• Support the development of standards and specifications for the mining group.
• Prepare technical reports.

Skills

Rock mechanics

Ventilation modelling

Backfill systems

Mine Health and Safety Regulations

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Mining Engineering Degree

Tools

Deswik

Deswik Mine Scheduling

Job description

Stantec in the United States is seeking an Underground Mining Engineer to lead mine engineering for studies and projects of varying size and complexity—from concept through execution. You may work on multiple projects and assume increasing responsibility.

You will collaborate with clients, engineers, and contractors to design mine access, development, production plans, and capital/operating cost estimates, while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Some travel is required.