Job Description

Your Opportunity

The Senior Underground Mining Engineer will support mine engineering through mentorship, coaching of junior and intermediate Engineers and Professionals for mining studies/projects of varying sizes and complexity, and at various project stages from initial concepts through to execution. This person may be required to work on a casual basis but on a variety of projects at a time and take on various levels of responsibility and also as a subject matter expert.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work with clients to deliver safe, responsible, and innovative solutions.
• Qualified Person for NI 43-101 reporting.
• Lead mine engineering efforts, including directing other mine engineers/technicians as required.
• Potentially manage small to mid-size projects.
• Work with resource block models to design mine access, 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.
• Lead meetings and interface with clients, external consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, and/or vendors.
• Lead 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.
  
  

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Prior Project Management experience.
• Advanced skills with 3D Mine Design software (Deswik required).
• Advanced skills with Mine Scheduling Software (Deswik required).
• Moderate skills with Mine Simulation Software is an asset.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of Products.
• Experience with Mine Health and Safety Regulations.
• Proficient with ventilation modelling.
• Proficiency with backfill systems.
• Proficiency in rock mechanics.

Education and Experience

• Mining Engineering Degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 25 years of experience in underground hard rock mining.
• Engineering and operations experience at an operating mine considered an asset.

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

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.