Overview
On Site
USD 100,000.00 - 145,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Energy
Recruiting
Commodities
SAFE
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Business Development
Proposal Writing
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Organizational Skills
Optimization
3D Computer Graphics
Design Software
Valuation
Regulatory Compliance
Insurance
Law
Job Details
Job Description
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.
Your Opportunity
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) position
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 are focused on many different commodities including metals, aggregates, and industrial minerals.
Experience in metallic minerals is a plus and should be highlighted in your application.
Your Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Education and Experience
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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized
About the Team
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: 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 saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
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.
Your Opportunity
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) position
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 are focused on many different commodities including metals, aggregates, and industrial minerals.
Experience in metallic minerals is a plus and should be highlighted in your application.
Your Key Responsibilities
- 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 of mining software programs such as MineSight 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.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- 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: MineSight 3D, Deswik, or MineMax mine design software
- Experience in creating optimized mine plans using Minesight MPSO or Deswik (Scheduler and LHS) software is a plus.
- Experience in using MineMax 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
Education and Experience
- 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.
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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized
About the Team
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: 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 saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
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