Mechanical Piping Engineer
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Your Opportunity
Our Mining team in the southwestern United States has an immediate need for a Mechanical/Piping Engineer to serve various clients in completing feasibility studies and detailed engineering projects for underground and surface mining operations, with an emphasis on copper processing.
The position is to be staffed primarily in our Phoenix, AZ, Tucson, AZ , Denver, CO or Salt Lake City, UT office, though remote work is possible for the right candidate.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Safety is a core value for Stantec. You will be responsible for understanding and working in compliance with all health and safety rules and regulations for Stantec and its clients. As a member of our Mining team, you are expected to make a personal commitment toward preserving the health and safety of all our employees and demonstrate commitment through your personal interactions and designs. Your personal commitment to safety will help us achieve our goal of zero harm within our operation and for our clients.
- You will work with a team of engineers and designers in the planning and execution of project work, including scoping, asset assessments, as-built documentation, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering. You will provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
- Ensure all applicable safety codes, regulations and guidelines are met by appropriate design and use of technology.
- You will provide clients with engineering support to meet their needs and incorporate client suggestions for future requirements in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. This includes attending client meetings, which may at times be remote, as well as corresponding directly with the client.
- You will regularly interface with other disciplines and departments to execute projects.
- You will be responsible for the review and analysis of drawings for possible safety and constructability problems prior to issuance to clients.
- Mentor younger engineers.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Self-starter, with the ability to handle change and work with minimal supervision. You must be a contemplative person who is willing to challenge your own work as well as the work of those around you.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal abilities and a willingness to work in a team atmosphere, including involvement in technical business development.
- Excellent knowledge of applicable design codes (ASME B31, API650, IPC, UBC, ASHRAE, SMACNA, etc) and familiarity with Mine Health and Safety Regulations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and project engineering experience.
- Ability to take the lead on a project team.
- Willingness to travel to client sites or other Stantec offices (~10% travel).
Education and Experience
- A Professional Engineering license or the ability to get licensed is strongly desired.
- 5+ years of engineering, design, and construction experience in heavy industry, particularly surface or underground mining.
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- Previous experience as a Lead Engineer on detailed engineering/construction projects with a consulting firm or Owner’s team.
- Previous experience in:
- The design, specification, and installation supervision of mine processing plants, including milling, refining, and/or smelting operations
- Mine dewatering
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Pressure piping/pumping applications, including slurries.
- Copper solution mining and/or SX/EW processing.
- Brownfield condition assessments, commissioning, and/or operations support
- Material handling experience is a plus
- The design, specification, and installation supervision of mine processing plants, including milling, refining, and/or smelting operations
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.
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