Civil Engineer Python Jobs in Orem, UT (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
Your Opportunity
Stantec 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 Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Project Managers and / or Surface Mining Technical Supervisors
• 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 (including MPSO), Deswik (including IS & LHS), Minemax, Vulcan, Carlson or similar packages to complete technical assignments
• Ability 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.

Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Background in data analytics is a plus.
• Ability to sign off as competent person for NV-4301, S-K 1300 or JORC reserves & resources reporting
• Subject matter expert in pit and phase optimization using Whittle, MPSO or NPVS software (Whittle is preferred)
• Extensive experience in one of the following: MineSight 3D, Deswik, or MineMax mine design software
  • Experience in creating optimized mine plans using Minesight MPSO or Deswik (IS Scheduler and LHS) software is required.
  • Experience in using MineMax is a plus and should be noted on your application.
  • Experience in using Vulcan or Carlson will be considered.
• Prior work in prefeasibility and feasibility project phases is required
• Experience in mine valuation studies is required.
• 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.
• An existing and well-established network in the mining industry, aggregate or industrial minerals is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational, technical, leadership, written and oral communication and attention to detail skills.
• Demonstration of innovation of the mining process for past projects or roles
• Familiar with Mine Health and Safety Regulations
• Valid driver's license required

Education and Experience

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

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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About Us
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.
About the Team
Pay 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 agreements