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Your Opportunity We are currently seeking a Senior Mining Consultant to join the mining team in any of our West or South West office locations. Your Key Responsibilities * Provide technical guidance ...

We are currently seeking a Senior Mining Consultant to join the mining team in any of our West or South West office locations. Your Key Responsibilities * Provide technical guidance for large ...

Your Opportunity We are currently seeking a Senior Mining Consultant to join the mining team in any of our West or South West office locations. Your Key Responsibilities * Provide technical guidance ...

Your Opportunity We are currently seeking a Senior Mining Consultant to join the mining team in any of our West or South West office locations. Your Key Responsibilities * Provide technical guidance ...

Senior Mining Consultant

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$141K - $212K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Opportunity We are currently seeking a Senior Mining Consultant with subject matter expertise in underground material handling for potash / polyhalite to support a strategic global project. Your ...

Senior Mining Consultant

Denver, CO · On-site

$141K - $212K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Opportunity We are currently seeking a Senior Mining Consultant with subject matter expertise in underground material handling for potash / polyhalite to support a strategic global project. Your ...

Senior Mining Engineer

Sandy, UT · On-site +1

$99K - $136K/yr

Wood currently has an opportunity for a Senior Mining Engineer to join our Mining Consulting group in North America. This position requires strong technical, managerial and business leadership skills.

Ideally, you're a mining professional with an interestin consulting and client engagement within the base and precious metals sector. With us, you'll get the opportunity to... * Provide mining ...

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Ideally, you're a mining professional with an interestin consulting and client engagement within the base and precious metals sector. With us, you'll get the opportunity to... * Provide mining ...

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Ideally, you're a mining professional with an interestin consulting and client engagement within the base and precious metals sector. With us, you'll get the opportunity to... * Provide mining ...

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Ideally, you're a mining professional with an interestin consulting and client engagement within the base and precious metals sector. With us, you'll get the opportunity to... * Provide mining ...

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Ideally, you're a mining professional with an interestin consulting and client engagement within the base and precious metals sector. With us, you'll get the opportunity to... * Provide mining ...

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Ideally, you're a mining professional with an interestin consulting and client engagement within the base and precious metals sector. With us, you'll get the opportunity to... * Provide mining ...

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Mining Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

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  • Retirement

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Position: Mining Engineer Location: Flexible (Preferred: Western U.S.) with extensive travel ... Work alongside consulting engineering firms and EPC companies during project development. * Support ...

Mining Engineer

Elko, NV · On-site

$78K - $130K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ideally, you're a mining professional with an interestin consulting and client engagement within the base and precious metals sector. With us, you'll get the opportunity to... * Provide mining ...

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... manage consultants for mine planning, reclamation and permitting. • Provide estimates of ... Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent experience. • ...

Senior Mining Advisory Consultant

Denver, CO · On-site

$141K - $212K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking candidates to join our US Mining Team as a senior advisory consultant. The candidate will be responsible for developing clients for economic, financial, advisory ...

Senior Mining Advisory Consultant

Denver, CO · On-site

$141K - $212K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking candidates to join our US Mining Team as a senior advisory consultant. The candidate will be responsible for developing clients for economic, financial, advisory ...

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How much do mining consultant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for mining consultant in the United States is $41.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.33 and $49.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a mining consultant do?

A Mining Consultant provides expert advice and technical support to mining companies on various aspects of the industry, including exploration, operations, safety, and environmental compliance. They analyze data, conduct site assessments, and recommend cost-effective and sustainable solutions. Their role often involves optimizing production, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving overall efficiency. Mining Consultants may work independently or as part of a consulting firm, serving clients in different sectors of the mining industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mining consultant?

To thrive as a Mining Consultant, you need a strong background in geology, mining engineering, or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree and extensive industry experience. Proficiency with mining software (such as Surpac, Micromine, or Maptek), and possession of certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Member (RM) status are typically required. Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and project management skills make a candidate stand out. These competencies are crucial for delivering effective solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting clients in optimizing mining operations.

What are some typical challenges mining consultants face in their daily work?

Mining Consultants often navigate complex technical issues, such as designing safe and efficient extraction plans while balancing environmental and financial considerations. They may also face challenges when working with clients from diverse cultural and regulatory backgrounds, which requires strong adaptability and interpersonal skills. Additionally, staying updated with evolving industry regulations and technological advancements is key to providing sound advice. These challenges make the role dynamic and rewarding, offering opportunities for ongoing learning and professional growth.

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Infographic showing various Mining Consultant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 71% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,430 per year, or $41.6 per hour.

Senior Mining Consultant

Stantec

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


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.
Your Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Senior Mining Consultant to join the mining team in any of our West or South West office locations.
Your Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical guidance for large projects of high complexity.
  • Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all mining engineered systems.
  • Participates in project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
  • Participates in constructability review.
  • Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
  • Leads and provides guidance in the development of new standards and specifications for the mining group.
  • Review project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.
  • Reviews proposals for mining projects.

Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Strong knowledge of industry standards.
  • Technical knowledge in multiple underground and surface mining methods.
  • Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of projects.
  • Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
  • Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
  • Expertise in mine health and safety regulations.
  • Strong presentation and interview skills.
  • Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Assists in business development of current and new clients
  • Assists in the evaluation and hiring of new team members.
  • Willing to mentor and teach your expertise to our mining team.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering.
  • 20+ years of relevant experience.
  • Preferably with a strong operational background in career.

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. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergized

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