Senior Project Engineer

The Senior Engineer provides advanced engineering support for underground development, mass excavation and construction projects. Responsibilities include the preparation, scheduling, coordination, forecasting, resourcing 
and monitoring of assigned engineering projects to ensure the projects overall accuracy and quality. 
 

Responsibilities

1. Provides advanced planning, coordination, procurement, and management of the overall design and 
engineering process.
2. Participates in design reviews of components to ensure applicability to the current system and 
traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation. 
3. Translates conceptual designs into system requirement specifications and works with all engineering 
disciplines to develop detailed design requirements and work breakdown structures.
4. Establishes and coordinates development of standards, practices, and procedures as related to the overall 
system requirements.
5. Focuses on discipline interfaces to bring system elements together effectively and track their implementation throughout the project lifecycle. 
6. Works with leadership, quality, various departments and safety personnel to develop acceptance test 
procedures. 
7. Reviews test plans/procedures and participates in the testing process to validate requirements. 
8. Compiles engineering budgets based on input from all engineering disciplines. 
9. Creates and manages design schedules to monitor anticipated completion dates of design deliverables. 
10. Prepares technical reports for use by engineers and management staff for long- and short-term planning. 
11. Integrates and reviews technical aspects into existing safety and training programs. 
12. Perform detailed engineering tasks as required. 
13. Participates in project risk assessments and constructability reviews.
14. Generates technical requirements based on project methodologies and risk assessments. 
15. Ensures that engineering designs follow all client requirements, applicable regulations, and safety standards. 
16. Identify and correct daily operational problems and take necessary action. 
17. Identify changes and variations to the works under the Contract and ensure these issues are recorded, 
tracked, and otherwise managed in accordance with the Contract. 
18. Provide technical support, quality, and environmental control of the works in accordance with the 
contract specifications and the relevant statutory regulations. 
19. Performs scheduling of project activities in conjunction with the Engineering Manager. 
20. Prepares weekly and monthly mine development forecasts. 
21. Prepares construction and fabrication drawings and supports construction crews to ensure that work done meets technical requirements. 
22. Address and troubleshoot daily activity issues needing action. 
23. Conducts cycle studies and estimates performance rates. 
24. Prepares and reviews change order requests and determines the technical requirements for implementation the changes. 
25. Ensure that all construction is drafted, and specifications determined prior to the associated construction 
activity. 
26. Attend meetings and interact with client representatives.
27. Tours work areas to ensure that quality and scope of work is being accomplished.
28. Compiles redline drawings to ensure drawing register is up to date with current as-built conditions.
29. If required to operate a company vehicle during the course of employment, must meet the requirements to 
be an eligible user of company vehicles. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and acceptable 
driving record. 
30. Responsible to keep work areas safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments.
31. Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and 
efficient manner.
32. Comply with daily, weekly, and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures. 
33. Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information. 
34. Complies with and ensure compliance with Redpath’s Policies and Procedures as detailed in the 
appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
35. Able to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations. 
36. Compliance with Redpath Core Competencies is an essential duty and responsibility. 
37. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and 
are not necessarily all inclusive.
38. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
 

Minimum Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist other job functions as required. 

Qualifications

Education: 
1. Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering 
 

Work Experience:
1. Required: 6-10 years’ experience in a mining environment. 
 

Computer Skills:
1. AutoCAD
2. Structural Engineering Software 
3. MS Office
4. Hard Dollar
5. Primavera
6. SharePoint 
7. E-mail
8. Internet 
9. Photocopier Equipment 
10. Telephone Systems

Knowledge Required: 
1. Project Management skills.
2. Strong AutoCAD skills. 
3. Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Word and Excel. 
4. Able to deliver effective results, meet tight deadlines, and targets.
5. Knowledge of underground mine plants, shaft sinking, underground mining/development and mining 
equipment. 
6. Strong Leadership Skills. 
7. Good Decision Maker. 
8. Achievement orientation. 
9. Highly competent in Conflict Management. 
10. Excellent Presentation Skills.
11. Excellent Negotiation Skills.
12. High analytical Skills.
13. Strong Problem-Solving Skills.
14. Motivational Skills.
15. Highly effective organizational skills.
16. Very strong interpersonal skills in order to develop effective internal and external relationships. 
17. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. 
18. Strong written and reporting skills. 
19. Ability to read and understand engineering prints (civil work, structural work, rock excavation work). 
20. Knowledge and understanding of mine regulations pertaining to construction in mining. 
 

Other Requirements:
1. Ability to pass background clearance check, drug screening and physical.

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.