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.
Stantec is seeking a safety-focused leader with construction field experience to oversee field engineering and construction quality control (QA/QC) on a mine remediation project near Spokane, Washington. This person will work onsite daily, directing a team that verifies that construction meets design specifications while working alongside the client and various contractors. This is a full-time onsite role with a minimum 2-year commitment, with potential to extend beyond. Qualified candidates will have relevant field experience and a degree in engineering or geology; an associate's degree with strong surveying skills; a professional surveying license; or comparable, relevant work experience meeting job requirements. These roles include leadership, daily interaction with the client, and seeing years of geotechnical engineering and mine reclamation design implemented. Work shift is 4 days per week working 10-hour shifts plus a one-hour drive each way for a total of 48 hours per week. The Construction Engineer will be expected to identify problems, deficiencies, and design deviations, and develop potential courses of action to address these issues, while communicating and articulating them to the client, construction contractor, and Stantec leadership. Strong leadership of the Stantec field team is essential to the success of this position and will involve delegation of tasks based upon the skills of team-members, clear communication, and attention to detail. Applicants who have a proven track record of leading by example will be prioritized.
This position will require:
This position regularly interacts with both internal and external personnel on and off site and includes clients, regulators and members of business and professional organizations.
Specific activities to be performed by the applicant include:
- Minimum of a B.S. in engineering or geology, an associate's degree in a relevant program with strong surveying skills, a professional surveying license, or comparable, relevant work experience meeting job requirements.
- 8-12 years of work experience — including field work — on environmental, civil and/or geotechnical engineering projects, focusing on detailed design, site investigation, and technical communication. Preference given to mine remediation/reclamation related work experience, as well as survey experience.
- Exceptional technical writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills.
- Exceptional technical leadership abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in the field at remote sites.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience using typical professional software packages including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
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.
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