Mining​/Ventilation Engineer - Reno, Nevada; Hybrid

Overview

SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector. We are seeking a Mining/Ventilation Engineer.

• Client Support:
  Provide expert advisory services to clients on mine ventilation design, optimization, and safety best practices
• Lead and support technical studies, audits, and due diligence reviews related to ventilation and air quality
• Prepare clear, concise technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for clients and stakeholders
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on feasibility studies, operational improvements, and expansion projects
• Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client relationship management
• Ventilation Engineering:
  Design and evaluate mine ventilation systems for underground and/or surface operations
• Develop and analyze ventilation models using industry-standard software (e.g., Ventsim, Ventgraph)
• Conduct site visits to perform ventilation surveys, airflow measurements, and system assessments
• Identify and mitigate risks related to dust, diesel emissions, heat stress, and hazardous gases
• Recommend and support implementation of ventilation improvements and infrastructure upgrades
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance:
  Advise clients on compliance with applicable health and safety regulations (e.g., MSHA, OSHA, and international standards as applicable)
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and incident reviews related to ventilation and mine safety
• Develop and review safety procedures, ventilation management plans, and emergency response strategies
• Support audits and inspections, providing actionable recommendations to improve safety performance
• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience in mine ventilation and/or mine safety (consulting experience preferred)
• Proficiency with ventilation modeling software
• Strong understanding of mine safety regulations and industry best practices
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain in the future (preferred)

• An attractive compensation package.
• Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.
• Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees.

SRK Consulting (U.S.), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and persons with disabilities.