Hoisting Specialist

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 donu2019t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the worldu2014we do it sustainably. Weu2019re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation. Join our team of mining professionals and youu2019ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. Youu2019ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement. Your Opportunity Stantec Consulting is seeking a Mine Hoisting and Shaft Specialist Design Engineer to join our Professional Consulting Services team. This role involves working independently or leading hoisting and shaft design work on complex, large-scale projects across the full project lifecycle. The successful candidate will assist with developing and implementing best-in-class engineering practices, tools, and innovations, ensuring the timely and successful delivery of technical solutions that meet or exceed client expectations. Your Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership - Serve as Lead Mechanical Hoisting Engineer on projects. - Evaluate, specify, and engineer hoisting and shaft systems and components. - Provide technical guidance to junior staff and act as a mentor. - Apply modern technologies for system modeling and design. - Identify and implement innovative technologies and engineering practices. Project Execution - Lead shaft and hoisting system designs on projects, sometimes multiple smaller projects. - Assist in defining project scope, budget, and design approaches. - Deliver quality work within allocated scope, budget, and schedule. - Formulate and implement recovery plans for underperforming engineering tasks. - Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, clients, contractors, and vendors. - Perform QA/QC on engineering deliverables. - Collaborate and guide other design disciplines to develop cohesive hoisting plant and headframe designs. - Contribute to risk assessment and hazard identification in the design process. - Provide Professional Engineering sign-off on designs that can be used for construction. Business Development - Support business development and client relationship management. - Assist with technical proposal development. - Represent the company at technical conferences and client meetings. - Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment. - Exceptional problem-solving and organizational abilities. - Knowledge of quality and safety standards, with an emphasis on Health Safety Security and Environment (HSSE). - Leadership experience. Education and Experience - Bacheloru2019s or Masteru2019s degree in Mechanical Engineering. - Licensed Professional Engineer in the USA, or the ability to be licensed within 6 months from the date of hire. - 10u201315 years of experience, with at least 5 years of practical shaft and hoist construction or maintenance experience in the field. - Proven experience leading engineering design work. - Strong working knowledge of hoisting systems, shafts, headframes, industry standards, and design tools. - Familiarity with CAD modelling, Microsoft Office Suite, and other forms of specialized engineering design software, or the ability and willingness to learn. - Understanding of shaft sinking and associated methodologies. - Good understanding of underground operations around mine shafts, including shaft stations, personnel and material flow, shaft pipes and electrical services (routing), and muck flow in and out of the hoisting systems. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to produce quality technical reports and documents. - Demonstrated mentoring ability and interest in developing junior staff. Work Environment - This is an office position, with some remote capability. - The incumbent should be willing to travel occasionally for temporary field assignments, both locally and internationally, including field work in varying weather conditions. - At Stantec, we donu2019t just work togetheru2014we grow together. Weu2019re proud to foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued, and every team member feels a genuine sense of belonging. Whether you're in the field or in the office, youu2019ll be surrounded by supportive colleagues who are passionate about what they do and eager to help you succeed. Here, you're not just joining a company, youu2019re becoming part of a community that celebrates innovation, teamwork, and shared success. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergized Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Salary Range(s): u2022 Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 133,300.00 - Max Salary $ 200,000.00 The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Primary Location: United States AZ Phoenix Organization: BC-1829 Mining-US Employee Status: Regular Job Level: Nonmanager Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 23/06/2025 07:06:33 Req ID: 1001169

Created: 2025-10-04