Your OpportunityStantec is seeking qualified candidates for an experienced Senior Surface Mining Engineer for a Western US (based in one of our many Western US offices, hybrid, or remote) position. This position requires an individual with broad mining experience; a combination of operations, engineering, consulting and corporate office experience is a plus, as well as proven technical competencies to support our energy, industrial and mining sectors. Our projects are focused on many different commodities including metals, aggregates, and industrial minerals.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing project management, technical and economic solutions related to energy, mining, mineral processing, and financial analysis expertise. Willingness to lead and manage successful team projects, be a technical lead on multi-disciplinary projects, and perform business development functions of existing and new clients are desirable.Experience in aggregates, industrial minerals, and large multi-disciplinary project management are a plus and should be highlighted in your application.Your Key ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of the Project Managers and / or Surface Mining Technical SupervisorsDiverse background in energy, industrial and mining projectsAbility to use and direct others in the use of mine planning software programs such as MineSight 3D (including MPSO), Deswik (including IS & LHS), Minemax, Vulcan, Carlson or similar packages to complete technical assignmentsAbility to use Python programming/ scripting language.Ability to direct others in the use of efficiency and financial programs such as Excel, Tableau, Monte Carlo, or similar packages.Provide mine engineering and financial expertise through strong operational and project-based experience.Strong technical writing and communication skills demonstrable through the reporting and presentation process.Assist in developing and expanding our services with new and existing clients.Manage tasks and direct and develop our staff as required.Capability to develop project budgets, determine project scope, establish schedules, process appropriate paperwork, and comfortably interact with clients.Ability and desire to engage in business development (e.g. develop proposals and identify project opportunities) with a focus on external relationships and key clients in the US.#J-18808-Ljbffr