Intermediate Surface Mining 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.

Stantec’s Mining Practice is hiring an experienced Surface Intermediate Mining Engineer to join their growing team in Western US (based in one of our many Western US offices, hybrid, or remote). The successful candidate 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 focus on many different commodities including metals, aggregates, and industrial minerals. Experience in metallic minerals is a plus and should be highlighted in your application.

• 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.
• Use mining software programs such as Mine Sight 3D, Deswik, Minemax, Vulcan, Carlson or similar package to complete technical assignments.
• 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.

• 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.
• Expertise in pit and phase optimization using Whittle, MMSO or NPVS software (Whittle is preferred).
• Proven experience in one of the following:
  Mine Sight 3D, Deswik, or Mine Max mine design software – Experience in creating optimized mine plans using Mine Sight MPSO or Deswik (Scheduler and LHS) software is a plus.
• Experience in using Mine Max is a plus and should be noted on your application.
• Experience in using Vulcan or Carlson will be considered.
• 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 required.

• Mining Engineering Degree from an accredited university.
• 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.
• Currently licensed or willingness to pursue a P.Eng. (Professional Engineer) and/or QP (Qualified Person) during the first two years of employment.

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas – $ – $ Annually.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment…