Mining HVAC Engineer

Mining HVAC Engineer

Join us at Stantec and help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world. We design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines while promoting sustainability through reduced energy usage, clean energy adoption, and digital automation.

The Mining Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer leads the design, analysis, and implementation of underground ventilation systems. Responsibilities include creating system designs, conducting optimization studies, collecting onsite data, identifying energy‑saving opportunities, and collaborating with clients for approvals. The role reports to the Senior Mine HVAC Engineer and works with a multidisciplinary technical team.

• Provide expertise in the design and construction of ventilation systems for underground mines.
• Develop design manuals, technical reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications for ventilation and heating/cooling infrastructure.
• Create ventilation models and designs for underground mines, and recommend modifications to existing systems.
• Review and advise on the compliance of underground mine ventilation systems.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate ventilation requirements into mine design and other engineering disciplines.
• Apply best practices in ventilation and mining safety engineering, designing HVAC systems and controls in accordance with regulations and production needs.
• Provide operational support during commissioning and construction phases.
• Create scopes of supply and construction scopes of work for ventilation systems.
• Conduct ventilation surveys and field tests in challenging environments.
• Maintain technical client relationships and support proposal development.

• Self‑starter able to handle change and work with minimal supervision.
• Willing to challenge own and others’ work for quality and safety.
• Effective communicator with relationships at all levels.
• Produces clear, concise engineering deliverables.
• Manages multiple assignments amid shifting priorities.
• Demonstrates interest in mine ventilation and a desire to learn.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Can travel to client sites or Stantec offices (~10% travel).
• Valid driver’s license required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with an HVAC specialization or equivalent.
• 5‑10 years of HVAC engineering experience, preferably in underground mining or industrial HVAC.
• Professional Engineering license preferred (or intent to obtain).
• Experience in underground mine development and construction a plus.
• Familiarity with tunnel/underground ventilation and fire‑light safety requirements a plus.
• Proficiency with VentSIM; CFD software experience desirable.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee; other duties may be assigned or changed at any time without notice.

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas – Min Salary $ – Max Salary $

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay‑transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for required locations. Final compensation is based on qualification, experience, and location. Certain roles are bonus eligible. Part‑time roles are pro‑rated based on hours per week.

Full‑time and part‑time employees (≥20 hrs/week) receive medical, dental, vision, wellness program, HSAs, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), employee stock purchase program, AD&D, disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Employees earn 10 paid holidays, 10‑20 days of vacation, and paid sick leave as per state and local law. Temporary/casual employees receive 401(k) plans, stock purchase program, and paid leave in accordance with state and local law.

Benefits for union positions are governed by collective bargaining agreements.

Primary

Location:

United States | AZ | Chandler

Organization: BC-1829 Mining‑US

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. We ensure equitable opportunities throughout employment and welcome reasonable adjustments during recruitment.