Senior Consultant – Mining & Environmental

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

📋 Description

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the mining sector, with a focus on environmental science and sustainability.

• Enhance AECOM’s expanding presence in Mining and Alaska through targeted business development initiatives.

• Establish and nurture relationships with mining companies, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders.

• Act as a primary contact for mining clients, offering customized solutions.

• Formulate strategies for environmental compliance, sustainability, and risk management in collaboration with clients.

• Expand project work related to permitting, environmental services, geology, mining engineering, mineral economics, and infrastructure for ports and roads.

• Deliver technical and strategic counsel on environmental impact assessments, permitting processes, and mine closure planning.

• Keep abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices in sustainable mining and environmental science.

• Provide specialized knowledge in environmental impact assessments, mine waste management, water quality evaluation, and ESG compliance.

• Contribute to the formulation of strategic plans aimed at achieving revenue and growth objectives.

• Collaborate with leadership, senior managers, program managers, project managers, marketing teams, operations, and technical specialists.

• Create proposals and presentations.

• Assist in QA/QC procedures to ensure adherence to project standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related engineering field, accompanied by 8+ years of pertinent experience, or a demonstrated equivalent of experience.

• Over 30 years of progressive experience in environmental science, particularly within the mining sector, is preferred.

• Established track record in business development or account management for mining clients, including pipeline growth and acquisition of multi-disciplinary studies.

• Proficient in ESG frameworks and sustainable mining practices.

• Experience in mine closure planning, environmental compliance, and conducting impact assessments.

• Knowledgeable in critical minerals and energy transition strategies.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Capacity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Professional certifications such as Professional Geologist or Environmental Scientist are preferred.

• Willingness to travel and remain within Alaska.

• Approximately 20% domestic travel is expected.

• No sponsorship will be provided for this position now or in the future.

• No relocation assistance will be available for this role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits may be available based on employment status.

• Paid time off and leaves of absence may be available depending on employment status.

• Voluntary benefits and perks may be accessible depending on employment status.

• Opportunities for professional training and development programs.

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