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Stantec

Underground Mining Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$85K - $123K/yr

We are leaders in underground hard rock mining engineering and related technology, serving the ... Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 18/06/2026 04:06:20 Req ID: 1006366 #additional Stantec ...

Stantec

Underground Mining Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$85K - $123K/yr

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Stantec

Underground Mining Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$85K - $123K/yr

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Stantec

Underground Mining Engineer

Reno, NV · On-site

$85K - $123K/yr

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time underground mining in the United States is $25.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFull Time Underground MiningFull Time Surface Mining
Work EnvironmentUnderground tunnels and shaftsOpen-pit or strip mines on the surface
Required CertificationsMining safety certifications, equipment operation licensesSimilar safety certifications, equipment operation licenses
Industry UsageCommon in mineral and coal extractionCommon in mineral, coal, and aggregate extraction
Work ConditionsConfined spaces, lower visibility, higher riskOpen spaces, variable weather conditions

Full Time Underground Mining involves working in underground tunnels, requiring specific safety certifications and operating in confined, high-risk environments. In contrast, Full Time Surface Mining takes place on the surface in open-pit or strip mines, with different environmental conditions but similar certification requirements. Both roles are essential in the mining industry and share many safety standards.

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Underground Mining Engineer

Stantec

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$85K - $123K/yr

Full-time

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Stantec rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

At our core, we're a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe. We are leaders in underground hard rock mining engineering and related technology, serving the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world. This is where great ideas and rewarding careers are built.
Your Opportunity
Stantec's Mining, Minerals and Metals Practice is seeking an Underground Mining Engineer interested in joining an established team of industry leaders in Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, or Reno. Remote work may be considered. The successful candidate will support global mining projects and help our clients unlock potential by engineering safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions to complex challenges. We're a group of forward-thinking professionals defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering pursuit of not only what's next, but also what's best. Join a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make a big impact.
A Career with Stantec Offers You:
  • Support and mentorship from an experienced team of industry leaders
  • Growth opportunities and training customized to match your ambitions
  • Internal focus groups with like-minded individuals helping you pursue what motivates you
  • A collaborative environment working with multi-disciplinary project teams
  • Exposure to marquee projects of varying size and complexity across the globe
  • Flexible working arrangements promoting work-life balance
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Opportunities to connect with your community and join other Stantec employees in charitable and social events

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Participate the development of underground mining studies ranging in level of detail
  • Provide expert mine planning support using your operations experience and Deswik Mine Planning software
  • Support due diligence and technical audits
  • Act as peer reviewer of drawings, specifications, mine planning, and technical reports
  • Support the development of capital and operating cost estimates
  • Lead project teams performing trade-off and optimization studies including but not limited to mine access, material handling, ventilation, and mining methods
  • Domestic and International travel with the possibility of extended stays may be required.

Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Strong understanding of various underground hard rock mining methods and mine systems.
  • Caving experience is plus
  • Experience with implementation of new technologies
  • Proficiency in Deswik Software Suite (CAD, Sched, IS, SO)
  • Proficiency in compiling and presenting data (PowerBI, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong communication and critical thinking skills
  • Experience in working on a team of multiple engineering disciplines
  • Be a driver of safety in your project work and onsite
  • Promote a positive and collaborative work culture

Education and Experience
  • 4+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution
  • Operations experience in underground hard rock mining is required
  • Experience in building new projects from the ground up in Deswik mine planning applications is required
  • Professional Engineer or SME Registered Member is a plus.

Typical office environment working with computers. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized
Pay Range:
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$85,000.00 - $123,300.00 Annually
Primary Location: United States | AZ | Phoenix
Other Locations: United States | UT | Salt Lake City
Organization: BC-2308 E&R-US Southwest
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 18/06/2026 04:06:20
Req ID: 1006366
#additional
Stantec 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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