AECOM
AECOM
AECOM is an infrastructure consulting company that helps public- and private-sector clients plan, design, build, and manage complex projects. Its work spans architecture and design, engineering, construction management, and environmental services, with expertise across transportation, energy, healthcare, logistics, and government infrastructure. The company combines technical consulting with digital innovation and sustainability-focused practices to address challenges in the built environment and support long-term community outcomes.

Senior Mining Engineer

Lead open-pit design, mine planning, and feasibility work for AECOM’s infrastructure consulting projects. Contribute across multidisciplinary teams, from early studies through construction.

Description

  • Lead technical work on complex surface mining projects across North America
  • Support projects from early studies through detailed engineering and construction
  • Act as a senior technical resource for multidisciplinary teams
  • Advise clients on mine access, mining methods, development strategies, and infrastructure needs
  • Apply open-pit design expertise and plan mining phases
  • Assess haulage systems, fleet needs, and equipment strategies
  • Build and refine mine schedules and production plans
  • Contribute capital and operating cost estimates for feasibility studies and strategic decisions
  • Coordinate with mining, civil, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, environmental, and water resources teams
  • Prepare and review technical reports, engineering calculations, specifications, and design packages
  • Take part in cross-discipline design reviews and resolve technical issues
  • Support construction engineering, field investigations, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting
  • Confirm engineering work meets client requirements, industry standards, and AECOM quality procedures
  • Attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering field and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience
  • 10 or more years of progressive mining engineering experience preferred
  • Experience with Minesight (MPSO), Deswik (Spatial-LHS-IS), Datamine (NPVS/Minemax), Vulcan, or similar software preferred
  • Experience with Whittle software preferred
  • Experience with prefeasibility and feasibility studies preferred
  • Strong technical expertise and sound engineering judgment
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at once
  • Ability and willingness to travel 20% domestically and internationally, potentially on extended assignments
  • Sponsorship is not available now or in the future
  • Relocation is not available

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Leaves of absence
  • Voluntary benefits and perks
  • Flexible work options
  • Well-being resources
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Service recognition awards
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Recognized training and development programs
  • Career growth and leadership development opportunities
  • Opportunities to work on global and local projects

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