Structural Engineer, Mining

Overview

In this role, you will lead and perform structural design and analysis for heavy industrial mining and energy infrastructure within Stantec’s Energy and Resources team. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues on diverse projects across North America and beyond, applying codes and practical judgment to deliver safe, fit-for-purpose solutions. You’ll mentor junior staff, support project delivery, and travel to sites as needed, contributing to a broader clean energy and decarbonization mission.

Pay / Benefits

• health, dental, and vision plans
• wellness program
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase program
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply Stantec safety culture and rules on health and safety
• Perform design and analysis for heavy industrial mining and energy structures and foundations to applicable codes
• Develop designs via sketches, hand calculations, and structural analysis software
• Collaborate with Engineers and Designers for fit-for-purpose solutions
• Coordinate with other disciplines and project management to execute projects
• Provide coaching and mentoring to EITs and designers
• Conduct QA/QC on own projects per quality guidelines
• Prepare project specifications and construction documents
• Attend project coordination meetings with internal teams and clients
• Travel to local project sites as needed

Key requirements

• Registered P.Eng. in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan or BC (or ability to register in additional provinces)
• Strong communication, coordination, and time management skills
• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• Knowledge of structural design codes (NBC, CSA, CISC, ACI, AISC)
• Knowledge of hoisting and underground infrastructure codes is an asset
• Experience with time management to meet budgets/schedules
• Experience in project teams with creative/critical thinking
• Proficiency with STAAD.Pro and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of MathCad for detailed calculations
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with mining surface and/or underground infrastructure projects (headframes, process facilities, etc.)
• Willingness to travel to client sites and Stantec offices; field experience is a strong asset
• Experience with US codes and projects and ability to be licensed in the US (asset)
• Education: Bachelor’s in civil engineering with a focus on structural; Master’s preferred
• 12–15 years of experience in structural engineering focused on industrial infrastructure
• Hybrid work may be offered with 2 days per week in office

• Strong communication
• Coordination
• Time management
• NBC, CSA, CISC, ACI, AISC structural design codes
• STAAD.Pro
• MathCad

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