Stantec

Mining Engineer / Designer - ( 2500028G )

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 a leader in surface and underground 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 Practice is hiring a surface Mining Engineer/Designer to join their growing team in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Mining Engineer/Designer will execute mining engineering and related projects 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. Our projects are focused on many different commodities including metals, aggregates, and industrial minerals.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work with clients to deliver safe, responsible, and innovative solutions.
• Work with geologists, geotechnical engineers, and civil engineers to help design mine access, determine 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.
• Attend 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.
• Support business development efforts and proposal preparation.
• International or national travel can be expected with the possibility of extended stays. Travel time may be as much as 25% to 50% of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong knowledge, interpretation, and application of the mining standards and best practices.
• Thorough understanding of mining engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Be a driver of a positive work environment.
• Perform as competent person for NV-4301 or JORC reserves & resources reporting
• Expertise in pit and phase optimization using Whittle, MMSO or NPVS software (Whittle is preferred)
• Proven experience in one of the following: Vulcan, MineSight, Deswik or Carlson mine design software
• Experience in creating optimized mine plans using Deswik Scheduler software is a plus.
• Prior work in prefeasibility and feasibility project phases is preferred.
• Experience in mine valuation studies a plus.
• Familiar with Mine Health and Safety Regulations
• Valid driver’s license with REAL ID and good driving record required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mining from an accredited university is required
• 8-10 years of engineering experience in surface metals, industrial, or construction aggregate mining
• Engineering and operations experience at an operating mine considered an asset
• Ability to become a PE in the first three years of employment is encouraged

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. #FeelingEnergized

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Utah-Salt Lake City

Organization : BC-1829 Mining-US

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jun 5, 2025, 2:37:29 PM

Req ID: 2500028G

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans