Mine Hoisting and Shaft Specialist Design Engineer

Stantec Consulting Is Seeking A Mine Hoisting And Shaft Specialist Design Engineer

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don't just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We're helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation. Join our team of mining professionals and you'll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future.

You'll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

This role involves working independently or leading hoisting and shaft design work on complex, large-scale, iconic, deep-level projects across the full project lifecycle, and includes some flagship projects as well as international exposure. The successful candidate will assist with developing and implementing best-in-class engineering practices, tools, and innovations, ensuring the timely and successful delivery of technical solutions that meet or exceed client expectations, and will include the ability to make influential decisions within the hoisting and shaft design space at Stantec.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Technical leadership
• Project execution
• Business development

Your capabilities and credentials include:

• Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
• Exceptional problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Knowledge of quality and safety standards, with an emphasis on health safety security and environment (HSSE)
• Leadership experience

Education and experience include:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering
• Licensed professional engineer in the USA, or the ability to be licensed within 6 months from the date of hire
• 10–15 years of experience, with at least 5 years of practical shaft and hoist construction or maintenance experience in the field
• Proven experience leading engineering design work
• Strong working knowledge of hoisting systems, shafts, head frames, industry standards, and design tools
• Familiarity with CAD modelling, Microsoft Office Suite, and other forms of specialized engineering design software, or the ability and willingness to learn
• Understanding of shaft sinking and associated methodologies
• Good understanding of underground operations around mine shafts, including shaft stations, personnel and material flow, shaft pipes and electrical services (routing), and muck flow in and out of the hoisting systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to produce quality technical reports and documents
• Ability to be client-facing and lead structured technical meetings with both in-person and MS Teams participants, including internal team members and clients, and to effectively manage and track meeting follow-up actions
• Demonstrated mentoring ability and interest in developing junior staff

This is an in-office position, ideally in Phoenix, Arizona, or one of the many Stantec offices globally, with some remote flexibility. Relocation support is available as part of this offering. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. The incumbent should be willing to travel occasionally for temporary field assignments, both locally and internationally. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather, altitude work, and underground environments.

At Stantec, we don't just work together, we grow together. We're proud to foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued, and every team member feels a genuine sense of belonging. Whether you're in the field or in the office, you'll be surrounded by supportive colleagues who are passionate about what they do and eager to help you succeed.

Here, you're not just joining a company, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates innovation, teamwork, and shared success.