Project Engineering Manager, Mining

Responsibilities

Work in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Stantec and its Clients.

• Ensure all applicable safety codes, regulations and guidelines are met by appropriate design and use of technology.
• Review and analysis of drawings for possible safety and constructability problems prior to issue to clients.
• Provide clients with engineering support to meet their needs and incorporate client suggestions for future requirements in a timely, efficient, and cost‑effective manner.
• Act as the key link between the technical execution team and project management team on projects.
• Manage and direct a team of engineers and designers in the planning and execution of project work including scoping, asset integrity assessments, feasibility studies, detailed engineering and technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Regularly interface with the Client on project technical issues, while ensuring the identification and socialisation of value opportunities, risks and mitigation to the project team and/or Client as applicable.
• Implement, maintain, evaluate, and adjust engineering processes on projects, including confirmation that mandated quality control steps are being followed, such as Stantec’s Prevention Through Design and Hazard/Constructability Review programs.
• Own, monitor, and report on engineering budget, progress, manage engineering/procurement/construction schedules, and drive change‑management processes as they relate to engineering and design.
• Deliver the project’s engineering deliverables on schedule in accordance with corporate and project processes and standards, while ensuring multi-disciplinary interfaces are correct and complete.
• Provide and/or coordinate engineering involvement in procurement and construction work packages, including scopes of supply/work, technical bid evaluations, recommendations to award, vendor/contractor data review, and responses to RFIs.

• The ideal candidate will be a self‑starter, with the ability to handle change and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be willing to challenge your own work as well as the work of those around you in the pursuit of quality and safety.
• Knowledge of applicable design codes and familiarity with Mine Health and Safety Regulations is an asset.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal abilities and a willingness to work in a team environment and participate in technical business development.
• Previous experience as a Project Engineering Manager or Project Engineer on engineering studies, detailed engineering and/or construction projects with a consulting firm or owner’s team.
• Previous experience in the design, specification and installation supervision of mine processing plants, including milling, refining and/or smelting operations is an asset.
• Strong ability to navigate digital tools, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Autodesk and related software.
• Strong organisational skills used to keep information clean and concise to promote efficiency of the technical executors.
• Willingness to travel to client sites or other Stantec offices is an asset (approximately 10% travel).
• Valid driver’s licence is required.

A degree or diploma in a mining‑related technical field is required.

• 10–20 years of engineering, design and construction experience in heavy industry, particularly surface or underground mining.

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.

Locations outside of the Lower Mainland – BC & various locations in Ontario: $ – $ annually. In compliance with pay‑transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed‑upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience and work location. Certain roles are bonus‑eligible. Compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per…