Mine Hoisting and Shaft Specialist Design Engineer Job at Stantec, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Stantec
  • Salt Lake City, UT

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 OpportunityStantec Consulting is seeking a Mine Hoisting and Shaft Specialist Design Engineer to join our Professional Consulting Services team. This role involves working independently or leading hoisting and shaft design work on complex, large-scale, iconic, deep-level projects across the full project lifecycle, and includes some flagship projects as well as international exposure. The successful candidate will assist with developing and implementing best-in-class engineering practices, tools, and innovations, ensuring the timely and successful delivery of technical solutions that meet or exceed client expectations, and will include the ability to make influential decisions within the Hoisting and Shaft design space at Stantec.Your Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical LeadershipServe as Lead Mechanical Hoisting Engineer on projects.Evaluate, specify, and engineer hoisting and shaft systems and components.Advanced understanding of mine hoisting systems, with a primary focus on mechanical design, supported by a solid working knowledge of hoist safety and control systems, headframe structures, and integrated shaft barrel layouts across multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.Good knowledge of Double Drum, Single Drum, Koepe, and BMR hoisting systems, including rope handling and rope technologies applicable to these systems.Apply modern technologies for system modeling and design.Identify and implement innovative technologies and engineering practices.Provide technical guidance to junior staff and act as a mentor.Project ExecutionLead shaft and hoisting system designs on projects, sometimes multiple smaller projects.Assist in defining project scope, budget, and design approaches.Deliver quality work within allocated scope, budget, and schedule.Formulate and implement recovery plans for underperforming engineering tasks.Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, clients, contractors, and vendors.Perform quality control on engineering deliverables within the hoisting design space.Collaborate and guide other design disciplines to develop cohesive hoisting plant and headframe designs.Contribute to risk assessment and hazard identification in the design process.Provide Professional Engineering sign-off on designs that can be used for construction, in the United States of America.Business DevelopmentSupport business development and client relationship management.Assist with technical proposal development.Represent the company at technical conferences and client meetings.Your Capabilities and CredentialsStrong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.Exceptional problem-solving and organizational abilities.Knowledge of quality and safety standards, with an emphasis on Health Safety Security and Environment (HSSE).Leadership experience.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering.Licensed Professional Engineer in the USA, or the ability to be licensed within 6 months from the date of hire.10–15 years of experience, with at least 5 years of practical shaft and hoist construction or maintenance experience in the field.Proven experience leading engineering design work.Strong working knowledge of hoisting systems, shafts, headframes, industry standards, and design tools.Familiarity with CAD modelling, Microsoft Office Suite, and other forms of specialized engineering design software, or the ability and willingness to learn.Understanding of shaft sinking and associated methodologies.Good understanding of underground operations around mine shafts, including shaft stations, personnel and material flow, shaft pipes and electrical services (routing), and muck flow in and out of the hoisting systems.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to produce quality technical reports and documents.Ability to be client-facing and lead structured technical meetings with both in-person and MS Teams participants, including internal team members and clients, and to effectively manage and track meeting follow-up actions.Demonstrated mentoring ability and interest in developing junior staff.Work EnvironmentThis is an in-office position, ideally in Phoenix, Arizona, or one of the many Stantec offices globally, with some remote flexibility. Relocation support is available as part of this offering. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.The incumbent should be willing to travel occasionally for temporary field assignments, both locally and internationally. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather, altitude work, and underground environments.At Stantec, we don’t just work together, we grow together. We’re proud to foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued, and every team member feels a genuine sense of belonging. Whether you're in the field or in the office, you’ll be surrounded by supportive colleagues who are passionate about what they do and eager to help you succeed. Here, you're not just joining a company, you’re becoming part of a community that celebrates innovation, teamwork, and shared success.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. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergizedPay Range:• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$141,500.00 - $212,200.00 AnnuallyPay 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 agreementsPrimary Location: United States | AZ | ChandlerOther Locations: United States | UT | Salt Lake CityOrganization: BC-2308 E&R-US SouthwestEmployee Status: RegularManagement Level: Individual contributorBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: YesSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 20/08/2026 05:08:44Req ID: 1007247#additionalStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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