Underground Mining Engineer

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 3: US3.F.04 - Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$87,600.00 - $126,900.00 Annually