Mine Construction Engineer

Mine Construction Engineer –
Stantec

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. We design and develop the world’s largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines sustainably, reducing energy use and adopting clean energy and digital solutions.

Stantec is seeking a safety‑focused leader with construction field experience to oversee field engineering and construction quality control on a mine remediation project near Spokane, Washington. The role is onsite full‑time, with a minimum two‑year commitment and the possibility for extension. The engineer will direct a client‑focused team, plan construction activities, verify that construction meets design specifications, and manage field quality assurance and control.

• Support construction planning, communicate construction plans to contractors, identify problems, deficiencies, and design deviations, and develop corrective actions.
• Lead the field team, delegating tasks based on team members’ skills, and provide clear communication and attention to detail.
• Maintain a high‑functioning safety culture, track compliance with safe work practices, and adhere to company and client safety guidelines.
• Use field equipment (Trimble survey equipment, portable X‑ray fluorescence spectrometer, electronic density gauge) to conduct as‑built construction records and field engineering activities.
• Plan, coordinate, direct, and execute field engineering and quality control activities, including field observations, sample collection, and daily field reports.
• Review and respond to technical memoranda, RFIs, and as‑built reports for project construction activities.
• Provide supervision and direction for quality assurance activities such as sample collection, gradation analyses, material density testing, and surveying.
• Interact daily with client management, engineering staff, and field staff to plan and execute field engineering and CQA activities.

• Dynamic individual able to arrive on site on time in a rugged environment.
• Experience working daily with diverse team members and personalities.
• Capability to traverse steep slopes and drive/heavy equipment safely.
• Leadership in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings.
• Curiosity and creativity to contribute to a large, multi‑year reclamation project.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Detail‑oriented communication, data collection, and data review skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Ability to evaluate and revise designs for improved constructability with drafting support.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple tasks and deliverables simultaneously.

• Minimum of a B.S. in engineering or geology, or an associate’s degree with strong surveying skills or a professional surveying license.
• 8–12 years of relevant work experience including field work in environmental, civil, or geotechnical projects, with emphasis on construction planning, detailed design, site investigation, and technical communication.
• Preference for mine remediation/reclamation experience and survey proficiency.
• Exceptional technical writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional technical leadership and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in remote field sites.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and typical professional software packages (Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat).
• OSHA HAZWOPER and supervisor training required.

Minimum: $ – Max: $ (WA, DC & various CA areas).

Full‑time employees receive medical, dental, vision plans, a wellness program, health‑saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and AD&D insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability, paid family leave, 10 paid holidays, 10–20 days vacation, and paid sick leave (subject to state/local law). Professional membership fees, tuition reimbursement, and emergency travel benefits may apply. Part‑time employees receive benefits in accordance with state and local law.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.