Senior Surface Mining Engineer

About the role

Stantec is seeking an experienced Senior Surface Mining Engineer for a Western US position. This role is based in one of our many Western US offices, hybrid, or remotely. The ideal candidate will bring broad mining experience, including operations, engineering, consulting, and corporate office experience. They will provide project management, technical, and economic solutions related to energy, mining, mineral processing, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management, technical, and economic solutions related to energy, mining, mineral processing, and financial analysis.
• Lead and manage successful team projects, serve as a technical lead on multi-disciplinary projects, and perform business development functions.
• Develop and expand services with new and existing clients.
• Manage tasks and direct and develop staff as required.
• Develop project budgets, determine project scope, establish schedules, process appropriate paperwork, and interact with clients.
• Achieve business development goals with a focus on external relationships and key clients in the US.

Requirements

Minimum of a B.S. in Mining, Civil, or Geotechnical Engineering, with 10 to 15+ years of experience with project management, aggregate, or multidisciplinary energy, mining, or infrastructure projects. Must currently be licensed or willing to pursue a P.Eng. (Professional Engineer) and/or QP (Qualified Person) during the first two years of employment.

Qualifications

• Diverse background in energy, industrial and mining projects.
• Ability to use and direct others in the use of mine planning software programs such as MineSight 3D, Deswik, and Minemax.
• Experience in data analytics is a plus.
• Experience in pit and phase optimization using Whittle, MPSO, or NPVS software.
• Experience in creating optimized mine plans using Minesight MPSO or Deswik (IS Scheduler and LHS) software.
• Experience in mine valuation studies.
• Understanding of contracts and engineering delivery methods and various pricing structures for projects.
• Attention to detail and strong QA/QC skills.
• Understanding of project related risks.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Skills

• Data analytics.
• Reserves & resources reporting.
• Pit and phase optimization.
• Minesight 3D, Deswik, and MineMax mine design software.
• Whittle, MPSO, or NPVS software.
• Minimax, Vulcan, and Carlson.
• Pre-feasibility and feasibility project phases.
• Mine valuation studies.
• Health and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 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.
• Paid family leave.