Field Mining Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Foster and uphold AECOM's robust safety culture.

• Deliver daily engineering assistance to both open pit and/or underground mining operations.

• Oversee production activities to ensure adherence to mine plans and designs.

• Aid supervisors and operators in implementing safe and efficient mining practices.

• Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications.

• Create and refine short-term mine plans, production schedules, and excavation/placement designs.

• Assist in the design of pits, stopes, dumps, and haul roads.

• Assess drill and blast performance and suggest enhancements.

• Support development sequencing and strategies for ore/waste management.

• Monitor production metrics, equipment usage, haul cycle durations, ore recovery, dilution, and productivity KPIs.

• Examine operational data to uncover efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.

• Prepare reports and presentations on operational performance.

• Engage in safety meetings, observations, and risk assessments.

• Contribute to environmental and operational compliance initiatives.

• Collaborate with survey teams regarding pit advancement and design adherence.

• Work alongside geologists to enhance ore control and resource recovery.

• Advocate for new technologies and operational enhancements.

• Conduct engineering studies and operational evaluations.

• Propose process enhancements, equipment modifications, and best practices.

• Support mining operations through extended site assignments at remote client locations.

• Coordinate with mine operations, geology, survey, maintenance, and planning teams.

• Ensure that engineering work meets client requirements, industry standards, and AECOM quality protocols.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering field, along with 4+ years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Proven experience in open-pit or underground mining operations.

• Familiarity with mine planning software such as MineSight, Deswik, Datamine, Vulcan, or similar applications.

• Proficient in AutoCAD and GIS software.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

• Capable of working autonomously while traveling, and engaging effectively with clients, operations personnel, and project teams.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to adapt in dynamic field settings.

• Passion for travel, fieldwork, and cultivating relationships across various regions and sites.

• EIT certification or progress towards PE licensure is considered advantageous.

• MSHA New Miner Certificate — 24 hours (surface) or 40 hours (underground).

• No sponsorship will be provided for this role, either now or in the future.

• No relocation assistance will be available for this position.

• Willingness to travel frequently, up to 50% of the time, including both domestic and international travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• Life insurance.

• AD&D benefits.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits.

• Perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Training and development programs.

• Day 1 in-person onboarding at an AECOM office location.